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Meet Associate Tanisha Watts. Tanisha Watts is a dedicated family lawyer, who brings both compassion and strong advocacy to every matter she assists with. She understands that family law matters often come at one of the most difficult times in people’s lives, and she works closely with clients to guide them through the process with clarity, respect and practical advice. Her approachable nature and genuine care make her someone clients feel comfortable turning to for guidance during challenging times.

Digital Abuse and Coercive Control in Family Law Queensland’s new coercive control laws recognise that abuse isn’t always physical - it can also be digital. Increasingly, technology is being used in relationships to monitor, manipulate, or intimidate partners through means such as cyberstalking, tracking devices, or restricting access to financial accounts. These behaviours are now recognised as part of a broader pattern of coercive control, which became a criminal offence under the Domestic and Family Violence Protection (Coercive Control) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023. If you’re concerned about how coercive control or digital abuse could affect your property or parenting matter, our team at Pippa Colman Family Law can provide confidential advice and support.

Meet Senior Associate Joanne Bragg. Joanne is an experienced and highly regarded Accredited Specialist with a wealth of experience across all areas of family law. She is particularly recognised for her work in complex property settlements involving high-net-worth individuals and intricate asset structures, including family trusts, companies, and self-managed superannuation funds. With a strategic and pragmatic approach, Joanne helps clients navigate the financial and emotional complexities of separation and divorce with clarity and confidence. Her clients value her calm manner, commercial insight, and commitment to achieving practical and fair outcomes.

The recent Shinohara v Shinohara [2025] decision has sparked plenty of discussion about the future of add backs in family law. With the June 2025 amendments to the Family Law Act now in force, it seems the concept of “notional property” may no longer have a place in our balance sheets. In my latest article, I explore what Shinohara means in practice - including key takeaways from recent post-Shinohara decisions - and how practitioners can now approach contributions, wastage, and interim distributions under the new s79/90SM framework. Whether add backs are truly gone or simply evolving remains to be seen - but it’s clear we’re entering a new phase in property settlement law. If you’re navigating a property settlement or want advice on how these changes may affect your matter, our experienced team at Pippa Colman & Associates can help.

Meet Senior Associate Callum Lee. With a background in commercial and property law, Callum applies his perspective to family law cases, and integrates his understanding of business and commercial principles into his practice. Callum’s expertise allows him to handle intricate financial settlements, and business-related family matters. Callum's clients benefit from his attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, and dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes. His ability to navigate the legal intricacies of both family and commercial law sets him apart as a highly sought-after family lawyer.

Recognised at the highest level, trusted at the local level. Pippa Colman’s recent Agnes McWhinney Award win shows why so many professionals refer their clients to us for family law.