Reids Family Law - Specialist Family Lawyers in Lower Hutt

Reids Family Law is a specialist family law firm based in Lower Hutt, Wellington, with a team of experienced lawyers who collectively bring over 70 years of family law expertise. The firm prides itself on its collaborative culture and commitment to making legal representation accessible to all clients, regardless of their ethnicity, cultural background, or financial position. Reids has deliberately reduced their hourly rates compared to other firms and is committed to undertaking family legal aid work without compromising the quality of representation.

The firm provides comprehensive family law services including matters relating to children, property, violence, mental health, and intellectual disability. Their children's services encompass parenting and guardianship matters, relocation issues, international child abduction, Oranga Tamariki proceedings, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy. In relationship property matters, they assist with contracting out agreements, separation agreements, asset protection, spousal maintenance, divorce proceedings, and family protection claims. The firm also provides extensive domestic violence services and youth court representation.

Reids Family Law demonstrates strong community commitment through their charitable giving programme, donating $10 for every new file opened to the KidsCan Charitable Trust, which supports disadvantaged children in 23 Hutt Valley schools. The firm also supports various community organisations including the Open Home Foundation, Citizens' Advice Bureau, Te Awa Kairangi Community Law Centre, and Kokiri Marae. Several team members hold specialist appointments including Lawyer for Child panel memberships, Youth Advocate roles, and Central Authority appointments under the Hague Convention.