Kristy was born and schooled in Zimbabwe. She obtained her BA LL.B from the University of Cape Town and was admitted as an Attorney in 2006 and followed this with her admission as a Notary Public in 2007.

She is a director of TSP Cape Town Incorporated and works exclusively in family law and related commercial issues. She has more than 15 years of experience specifically in family law.

Kristy also acts as a mediator in divorce matters.