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About Courtney Aitken

Experience

Courtney Aitken is an experienced and sought after family lawyer. She is a Senior Associate at OSD and has practiced exclusively in family law since 2014. Courtney represents clients with all types of family law matters, including complex parenting and property settlements, child support, spousal maintenance and domestic violence matters. Different circumstances require different approaches – some benefit from negotiating and formalising an agreement, including via Mediation. Other circumstances may require Court proceedings. Courtney has extensive experience in both. She appears regularly in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.  She is a sought-after lawyer for people in Townsville, Brisbane and throughout Queensland.

Leadership

Courtney is a Senior Associate and leader in the family law team at OSD. She is highly regarded as an experienced family lawyer within the profession and the Queensland legal community. Courtney is consistently recommended to others by associates and previous clients who have benefited from her experience, understanding and efficiency.  

Vision

Courtney is passionate about delivering excellent legal outcomes for her clients. Clients feel empowered by her ability to explain the law and legal process, and how it applies to them, in uncomplicated terms. Courtney provides realistic advice from the get-go to ensure matters can be resolved as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. Courtney’s desire to resolve matters as amicably as possible benefits clients and their children both during the separation process and beyond.

Relationships

Courtney understands that separation is a challenging time for people, and they need support and guidance to help them through. Many clients have benefited from Courtney’s assistance during their separation and have referred their family and friends to her for representation. She is highly regarded by her team at OSD and by clients and others in the legal and business community.

When not at work, Courtney enjoys time with her family, hiking the stunning North Queensland landscapes and travelling to explore new places.