Reid Legal

05/06/2025

Mediation Fees (Via MS Teams):
Individual Intake sessions $330.00 plus GST each
Half Day mediation (3 hours) $1000.00 plus GST
Shuttle Half Day (4 hours) $1200.00 plus GST
Full Day mediation (7 hours) $1700.00 plus GST
Shuttle full day (8 hours) $1900.00 plus GST
Additional hours $330.00 plus GST per hour
Additional fee if outside standard business hours $200.00 plus GST
Room Hire charges if face to face passed on at cost

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05/06/2025

Now providing Mediator services as an Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. We can issue section 60I certificates for Family Law parenting matters and also mediate your property settlement and parenting mediations. Sarah Reid is currently a Judicial Registrar with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and so has extensive knowledge of the Court system.
We can provide services outside the normal business hours to make it easier for you. Call us today on 0455 337 343.

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26/03/2021

New sign being installed at Campbelltown Mall in the coming weeks - call us today

01/02/2021

Happy 3rd birthday Reid Legal!
Thank you for supporting our local small business.

25/03/2020

Please visit www.reidlegal.com.au or call me on 1300337343 if you need Family law assistance

12/12/2019

Seven Tips for Attending Court

It can be intimidating to go to court. Take some of the anxiety away by preparing with these 7 tips!

1. Arrive on time - aim to get to court at least 30 minutes before the time you were told to arrive. This will leave you some time to get through security, to find your courtroom and to prepare before you enter.

2. Dress appropriately - Certain types of clothing are not acceptable in the courtroom. These include thongs, short shorts, ripped clothes, and singlets. It's best to wear something conservative.

3. Be respectful of the court - When entering and exiting the courtroom it is important to bow your head towards the judge as a sign of respect. Do not interrupt court proceedings or yell out. If you are asked to speak, you must address the judge as 'your honour'.

4. Remove any caps, hats, and sunglasses when you enter the courtroom.

5. Do not bring food or drink into court. It is also disrespectful to chew gum during proceedings.

6. You are not allowed to record court proceedings. This means no videos, voice recordings, or photos inside the courtroom. It's also a good idea to turn your mobile phone off instead of simply switching it to silent - and don't forget to turn off anything else that might disturb the court, such as a smartwatch or other device.

7. It's best to sit at the back of the court in the public seating unless your lawyer directs you otherwise.

If you require assistance with a family law matter, call Reid Legal now on 1300 337 343.

06/12/2019

Reid Legal accepts Legal Aid and privately paying clients. ⚖️ If you're interested in applying for Legal Aid, watch this quick video to better understand the process and to learn more about whether or not you may be eligible.

Do you have questions about grants of legal aid? What our new animated videos to find out more. (Audio Described version for people who are blind or vision i...

03/12/2019

What happens if you ignore consent orders? 👩‍⚖️

A consent order is a legal document that is enforceable by the court. This means that you need to comply with what is outlined within it or you may face serious consequences.

If you go against what a consent order says without a ‘reasonable excuse’ you will be in contravention of that order. Don't forget - this is the legal meaning of 'reasonable excuse'. Disagreeing with what the orders say is not a reasonable excuse.

A reasonable excuse is usually one of the following two reasons:
⚖️ The person did not understand their obligations arising from the order
⚖️ The court deems that there were reasonable grounds for contravening the order so that the parent or child could be protected. That person cannot have contravened the order longer than necessary.

What happens if I’m found to have contravened an order? 👨‍⚖️

In order for the matter to be heard before the court someone else needs to file a contravention application outlining how you disobeyed a consent order.

You should check the back of your orders for the consequences of contravention. However, the court has the power to order you to:

❗️Attend programs, such as parenting programs
❗️Pay compensation or legal costs
❗️Compensate the other party for lost time with the child
❗️Enter into a bond
❗️Undertake community service
❗️Pay a fine
❗️Be imprisoned

The type of punishment you receive will depend on your prior conduct and severity of the contravention.

It’s a good idea to get legal advice about this topic. If you need help, you can call Reid Legal on 1300 337 343!

29/11/2019

Did you know that there is going to be a Women's Shelter in Camden? It's currently being built and will house up to 6 women and their children in crisis and who have faced domestic violence. You can keep up to date with them via their page here https://www.facebook.com/camdenwomensshelter/

Camden Women's Shelter will provide safe, temporary and supported accommodation (for up to 3 months) for women and children in times of homelessness or escaping domestic violence.

For more information, read Our Story...

27/11/2019

Can I change my child's surname?

Changing a child's surname doesn't have to be difficult if both parties agree to the name change. However, if they disagree or the location of a parent is unknown, parties will need to seek a determination from the court.

In a recent case, the court considered the following factors:
👾Is it in the best interests of the child?
🤖Will the child be embarrassed by the name change?
👾Will a name change confuse the identity of the child?
🤖Has the child had contact with the other parent?
👾The nature of the child’s relationship with each parent.

If you require assistance with your family law matter, call Reid Legal now on 1300 337 343!

24/11/2019

Talking about family and domestic violence can be hard, to say the least. It might make you feel uncomfortable or bring up painful memories, but you must tell the courts if family violence is happening to you. This is so that any orders that the Court makes will not continue to expose you and your family to violence.

⚖️ It is important to let your lawyer know because it can also affect the information they give you. For example, it may impact what needs to be included when you file your case or the type of mediation you are able to participate in before Court.

⚖️ Domestic and family violence can be perpetrated in many different ways, such as (but not limited to):
- Emotional, verbal and psychological abuse
- Physical or sexual abuse
- Social, financial or spiritual abuse
- Stalking and harassment
- Destroying or damaging property
- Forcing pregnancy or termination
- By surveilling or tracking someone's movements
- Using technology against them (such as threatening to or taking and sharing intimate images without their consent)

⚖️ It is especially important to tell your lawyer about domestic or family violence if you have children. The Court will consider the best interests of the children and aims to keep them safe from harm when making parenting orders about who gets to spend time with them.

⚖️ Children can be exposed to violence in many ways, such as (but not limited to):
- Directly witnessing an event
- Being asleep or in another room while it is occurring
- Witnessing emergency services arrive at the house
- Witnessing injuries or damage to property
- Missing school, or attending hospital
- Having to clean up after an incident
- Trying to defend a person or animal from harm or having to comfort them after it has occurred
- Being manipulated against the other parent or family member, or are told to keep it the violence a secret

⚖️ You can call the 24/7 Crisis line for support on 1800 737 732 or if you are in immediate danger call 000.

If you need family law advice, call Reid Legal on 1300 337 343.