Providing certainty since 2019.

Wilsons, The Family Lawyers founded in 2019 by Reagan Wilson, this boutique Family Law service is a leader in providing clients with the clarity and certainty needed at what can be one of the most difficult times for families. We are recognised by Doyles Guide as a First Tier Family Law Firm within the Toowoomba, Darling Downs and Western Queensland regions. Benefit from a tailored style – every case is different.

Reagan and his team take the time to fully understand your individual circumstances to achieve the most optimum outcome for you given any set of circumstances. With communication a key tenement of Wilsons, The Family Lawyers’ unique approach to family law, you will be aware and fully informed every step of the journey from your initial consult through to the resolution of your matter.

Community

Proudly supporting our community.

A number of our team actively participate in supporting a range of boards, committees and organisations that are dedicated to making our Toowoomba community a better place.

These include:

  • Toowoomba Advocacy Support Centre (TASC) board
  • Downs Rugby Judiciary Chairperson
  • Toowoomba Children’s Contact Centre member
  • Family Law Practitioner’s Association (FLPA)
  • Downs and South West Law Association (DSWLA)
  • QLS Family Law Committee
  • It’s a Bloke Thing
  • The Smith Family
  • Toowoomba Bears Rugby Union

Our team

Our Team

Reagan Wilson

Senior Legal Partner & Director
With more than 20 years’ experience practicing exclusively in family law, Reagan is the only lawyer on the Darling Downs and South-West to be recognized by the leading and independent Doyle’s Guide as the pre-eminent in Family and Divorce Lawyers every year since 2015. He again individually achieved the highest three (3) legal industry’s rankings for Regional Queensland in 2022 and the practice has ranked as the First Tier Family Law Firm every year since its inception. In 2017, he was a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Family Law Partner of the Year Awards. Reagan provides representation without peer and brings a personalised one-to-one approach to every family law matter in which he is engaged. You will be assured that Reagan takes the time to fully understand your individual circumstances to achieve the optimum outcome for you and to provide clarity and certainty. He represents clients throughout Queensland, nationally and also overseas and on a referral only basis. He has been referred to as the “Lawyer that Lawyers use”. Communication is a key tenement of Reagan’s unique approach to family law, and you will be fully informed every step of the journey, from your initial consultation through to the resolution and conclusion of your matter. Reagan works with a network of various professionals to ensure that the optimal outcome is achieved for each client he represents. Reagan is married with five (5) children and his weekends are spent enjoying their endeavours. Summer is cricket and Winter is both codes of rugby in the Wilson household. His downtime otherwise is taken by scouring record stores for new and old vinyl, gardening, cooking and enjoying a good coffee or single malt whisky, depending on the time of day.

Teigan Jones

Legal Partner & Director

Teigan was recognised as one of Queensland’s Family Law Rising Stars by the independent Doyles Guide legal rankings in 2020 and 2021, and as a recommended Leading Family & Divorce Lawyer in the Toowoomba, Darling Downs & Western Queensland region for 2022.

As a graduate, Teigan worked as the Legal Associate to the Honourable Justice Michelle May in the Appeals Division of the Family Law Court of Australia.

Following admission to the legal profession in 2011, Teigan has practiced exclusively within Family Law, building a highly focused expertise.

Teigan has worked with Reagan since 2012 and recently became a Director and Legal Partner of Wilsons – The Family Lawyers in 2021.

Using her strong knowledge of the legal system and processes pertaining to Family Law, Teigan is comfortable working within the jurisdiction however works to keep families out of the system whenever practical – Teigan prefers to focus on negotiation, mediation and pragmatic, workable solutions for clients willing and able to avoid the delays and cost of litigation.

Teigan has completed her Masters of Applied Law (Family Law). She is a graduate fellow of the College of Law Ltd, and a member of the Family Law Practitioner Association, Family Law Section of the Law Council Australia and the Women’s Legal Association of Queensland Inc.

Katherine Marshall

Legal Partner & Director

Katherine has completed a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Criminology concurrently and was admitted as a legal practitioner in June 2011.

Katherine has worked exclusively with Reagan in family law since 2016 and has a passion for this area of law.

Assisting clients to implement appropriate arrangements for their children is one of Katherine’s key areas of expertise. She works with clients to identify an arrangement that is in the best interests of their children and pragmatically works with the other side in achieving that outcome.

Katherine also has an interest in matters relating to the division of property and, in particular, helping clients transition smoothly to a position where they are financially independent from their former spouse. Katherine’s diverse background in other areas of law (particularly Business Structuring and Asset Protection) allows her to deal with the most complex property matters such as companies and trusts, with ease and efficiency.

Bettina Kobelt

Senior Associate

Bettina has completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.

Hailing from the Northern Territory, Bettina completed her secondary schooling in Toowoomba before moving to the Gold Coast to complete her tertiary education. Bettina returned to the NT for 3 years, working almost exclusively in family law before returning to Toowoomba to commence her employment at Wilsons – The Family Lawyers.

Bettina now uses her significant experience to provide exemplary service to clients across all facets of family law, including property settlements, parenting arrangements, and domestic violence and child support matters. Bettina is passionate about alternative dispute resolution and assisting clients to resolve their matters amicably to stay out of the court system whenever practical. Where necessary, however, Bettina is comfortable working within the jurisdiction and provides a tailored approach to each individual matter.

Outside of the office, Bettina enjoys travelling, reading, following motorsports and spending time with her family, including her 2 boisterous Rottweilers, Zeus and Kori.

Audrey Akenson

Senior Solicitor

Audrey is a dedicated and passionate family lawyer, providing realistic and high-quality advice across all areas of family law including divorce, property settlement matters, parenting arrangements and domestic and family violence matters. She is driven by a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of those navigating sensitive family law matters, and prides herself on ensuring that clients feel supported and heard during what can be an incredibly difficult and uncertain time of their lives. In 2025, Audrey received the Emerging Lawyer of the Year award from Downs and South West Queensland Law Association.

Audrey was admitted as a Solicitor in 2021, having completed my Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. Following a brief stint in Migration Law while completing a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), she has worked exclusively in the area of Family Law.

Audrey has been a member of the Family Law Pathways Network Steering Committee since 2024, assisting alongside other professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to help steer the network and plan events. Outside of work, she is passionate about supporting the community through volunteering and collecting donations.

Emily Lyons

Solicitor

Reilly Wilson

Associate

Commencing with Wilsons in 2019 at the firm’s inception, Reilly has completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. Reilly has practiced exclusively in family law since commencing his legal career.

Reilly has had significant experience in all facets of family law, including property settlement matters, parenting arrangements, child support and domestic violence matters. This significant exposure has allowed him to establish his reputation within the profession, recognised in 2024 by the independent Doyle’s Guide as a rising star in family law (regional Queensland).

Reilly develops and maintains relationships with clients and other business professionals. He engages with both professionalism and pragmatism in his client interactions to ensure that clients have a clear and certain pathway forward.

He has been a committee member of the Toowoomba Children’s Contact Centre since 2020, a not-for-profit community organisation that allows parents (in certain circumstances) to see their children whilst under the direct supervision of accredited supervisors.

Reilly has an enduring connection with Toowoomba, having completed his schooling at Toowoomba Grammar School prior to commencing his studies. He continues to engage in a number of local sports and events, primarily for a local rugby union club. Reilly, outside of his work, has a keen interest in four-wheel driving, camping, and travelling.

Reilly’s commitment to his work, and platinum standard of client service, ensures that he continues to provide succinct advice for the swift progression and resolution of matters with optimal outcomes.

Courtney Stewart

Law Clerk

Sam Wright

Law Clerk

Holly Wilson

Law Clerk

Hannah O’Brien

Law Clerk

Kim Farmer

Paralegal

Chloe Auld

Paralegal

Isabella Lewis

Paralegal

Nick Bidgood

Paralegal

Imogen Matthews

Paralegal

Natalie Scott

Disclosure Clerk

Edwina Todd

Office Manager

Sydney Owers

Administration

Brooke Smith

Finance

Bree Stevens

Reception

Reagan Wilson

Senior Legal Partner & Director
With more than 20 years’ experience practicing exclusively in family law, Reagan is the only lawyer on the Darling Downs and South-West to be recognized by the leading and independent Doyle’s Guide as the pre-eminent in Family and Divorce Lawyers every year since 2015. He again individually achieved the highest three (3) legal industry’s rankings for Regional Queensland in 2022 and the practice has ranked as the First Tier Family Law Firm every year since its inception. In 2017, he was a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Family Law Partner of the Year Awards. Reagan provides representation without peer and brings a personalised one-to-one approach to every family law matter in which he is engaged. You will be assured that Reagan takes the time to fully understand your individual circumstances to achieve the optimum outcome for you and to provide clarity and certainty. He represents clients throughout Queensland, nationally and also overseas and on a referral only basis. He has been referred to as the “Lawyer that Lawyers use”. Communication is a key tenement of Reagan’s unique approach to family law, and you will be fully informed every step of the journey, from your initial consultation through to the resolution and conclusion of your matter. Reagan works with a network of various professionals to ensure that the optimal outcome is achieved for each client he represents. Reagan is married with five (5) children and his weekends are spent enjoying their endeavours. Summer is cricket and Winter is both codes of rugby in the Wilson household. His downtime otherwise is taken by scouring record stores for new and old vinyl, gardening, cooking and enjoying a good coffee or single malt whisky, depending on the time of day.

Teigan Jones

Legal Partner & Director

Teigan was recognised as one of Queensland’s Family Law Rising Stars by the independent Doyles Guide legal rankings in 2020 and 2021, and as a recommended Leading Family & Divorce Lawyer in the Toowoomba, Darling Downs & Western Queensland region for 2022.

As a graduate, Teigan worked as the Legal Associate to the Honourable Justice Michelle May in the Appeals Division of the Family Law Court of Australia.

Following admission to the legal profession in 2011, Teigan has practiced exclusively within Family Law, building a highly focused expertise.

Teigan has worked with Reagan since 2012 and recently became a Director and Legal Partner of Wilsons – The Family Lawyers in 2021.

Using her strong knowledge of the legal system and processes pertaining to Family Law, Teigan is comfortable working within the jurisdiction however works to keep families out of the system whenever practical – Teigan prefers to focus on negotiation, mediation and pragmatic, workable solutions for clients willing and able to avoid the delays and cost of litigation.

Teigan has completed her Masters of Applied Law (Family Law). She is a graduate fellow of the College of Law Ltd, and a member of the Family Law Practitioner Association, Family Law Section of the Law Council Australia and the Women’s Legal Association of Queensland Inc.

Katherine Marshall

Legal Partner & Director

Katherine has completed a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Criminology concurrently and was admitted as a legal practitioner in June 2011.

Katherine has worked exclusively with Reagan in family law since 2016 and has a passion for this area of law.

Assisting clients to implement appropriate arrangements for their children is one of Katherine’s key areas of expertise. She works with clients to identify an arrangement that is in the best interests of their children and pragmatically works with the other side in achieving that outcome.

Katherine also has an interest in matters relating to the division of property and, in particular, helping clients transition smoothly to a position where they are financially independent from their former spouse. Katherine’s diverse background in other areas of law (particularly Business Structuring and Asset Protection) allows her to deal with the most complex property matters such as companies and trusts, with ease and efficiency.

Bettina Kobelt

Senior Associate

Bettina has completed a Bachelor of Laws and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice.

Hailing from the Northern Territory, Bettina completed her secondary schooling in Toowoomba before moving to the Gold Coast to complete her tertiary education. Bettina returned to the NT for 3 years, working almost exclusively in family law before returning to Toowoomba to commence her employment at Wilsons – The Family Lawyers.

Bettina now uses her significant experience to provide exemplary service to clients across all facets of family law, including property settlements, parenting arrangements, and domestic violence and child support matters. Bettina is passionate about alternative dispute resolution and assisting clients to resolve their matters amicably to stay out of the court system whenever practical. Where necessary, however, Bettina is comfortable working within the jurisdiction and provides a tailored approach to each individual matter.

Outside of the office, Bettina enjoys travelling, reading, following motorsports and spending time with her family, including her 2 boisterous Rottweilers, Zeus and Kori.

Audrey Akenson

Senior Solicitor

Audrey is a dedicated and passionate family lawyer, providing realistic and high-quality advice across all areas of family law including divorce, property settlement matters, parenting arrangements and domestic and family violence matters. She is driven by a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of those navigating sensitive family law matters, and prides herself on ensuring that clients feel supported and heard during what can be an incredibly difficult and uncertain time of their lives. In 2025, Audrey received the Emerging Lawyer of the Year award from Downs and South West Queensland Law Association.

Audrey was admitted as a Solicitor in 2021, having completed my Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. Following a brief stint in Migration Law while completing a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), she has worked exclusively in the area of Family Law.

Audrey has been a member of the Family Law Pathways Network Steering Committee since 2024, assisting alongside other professionals from both legal and non-legal sectors to help steer the network and plan events. Outside of work, she is passionate about supporting the community through volunteering and collecting donations.

Emily Lyons

Solicitor

Reilly Wilson

Associate

Commencing with Wilsons in 2019 at the firm’s inception, Reilly has completed a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. Reilly has practiced exclusively in family law since commencing his legal career.

Reilly has had significant experience in all facets of family law, including property settlement matters, parenting arrangements, child support and domestic violence matters. This significant exposure has allowed him to establish his reputation within the profession, recognised in 2024 by the independent Doyle’s Guide as a rising star in family law (regional Queensland).

Reilly develops and maintains relationships with clients and other business professionals. He engages with both professionalism and pragmatism in his client interactions to ensure that clients have a clear and certain pathway forward.

He has been a committee member of the Toowoomba Children’s Contact Centre since 2020, a not-for-profit community organisation that allows parents (in certain circumstances) to see their children whilst under the direct supervision of accredited supervisors.

Reilly has an enduring connection with Toowoomba, having completed his schooling at Toowoomba Grammar School prior to commencing his studies. He continues to engage in a number of local sports and events, primarily for a local rugby union club. Reilly, outside of his work, has a keen interest in four-wheel driving, camping, and travelling.

Reilly’s commitment to his work, and platinum standard of client service, ensures that he continues to provide succinct advice for the swift progression and resolution of matters with optimal outcomes.

Courtney Stewart

Law Clerk

Sam Wright

Law Clerk

Holly Wilson

Law Clerk

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