Kim Coshaw has prepared over 500 Family Reports across some of the most complex matters in the Family Law system, including cases in the Magellan, Evatt, and Indigenous lists. With almost three decades of experience working with children and families, she is a highly respected Child Expert specialising in forensic assessments in Family Law.
Kim is a current Panel Family Consultant and is regularly engaged by the Court to complete court-ordered assessments in that capacity. Kim spent 12 years working in-house as a Family Consultant with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA), time acting as Senior within Court Children’s Services. Kim is a current Panel Family Consultant and is regularly engaged by the Court to complete court-ordered assessments in that capacity.
Since moving into private practice, Kim has continued to deliver independent, child-focused assessments across a wide range of complex and high-conflict Family Law matters. She is known for her impartiality, sound clinical judgement, and nuanced approach to risk assessment.
Her ability to navigate challenging family dynamics and support informed, balanced decision-making has earned her the confidence of legal professionals and the judiciary alike. Her reputation for integrity and child-centred practice underpins the work of the entire team at Child Expert Network.
