Our People

Efficient, Effective, Economical

M.M. Judy Hogg Senior Partner

Judy, along with Janet Reid, is a founding Partner of Hogg and Reid. She has over 25 years experience in all aspects of Family and Collaborative Law.

Janet Reid Senior Partner

Janet has had over 25 years experience in Family Law and has extensive experience in the financial and taxation issues involved in property settlements and de facto law.

Hogg and Reid provides affordable, cost effective legal advice.

Catherine Weir Partner

Catherine has been practicing exclusively in Family Law for more than 20 years. She has a broad range of experience in all aspects of Family Law including, more recently, Collaborative practice.

Jennifer Mooney Senior Associate

Jennifer has practiced exclusively in Family Law for more than 20 years. On two occasions she has been Acting Deputy Registrar of the Family Court of Australia at Melbourne. Jennifer practices in all areas of Family Law with a particular expertise in children’s issues.

Collaborative practice is an alternative method for resolving Family Law disputes. The aim of the process is to negotiate an agreement without getting involved in the court system.

Benita Crocker

Benita is experienced in all areas of Family Law, De Facto and related law including child support and Intervention Orders. She regularly appears in both the Family and the Federal Magistrates' Courts as an agent and advocate on behalf of Hogg and Reid clients.



Hogg and Reid’s lawyers have extensive experience in representing clients in the Family Court of Australia.

Lauren Copeland Solicitor

Lauren gained experience in Family Law with the North Australian Aboriginal Legal Aid service prior to joining Hogg and Reid. Lauren practices in all areas of Family Law.

Jana Homatopoulos Solicitor

Jana practices in all areas of Family Law in both the Family and Federal Magistrates Court in Melbourne. Jana gained her initial experience with Victoria Legal Aid.

Our lawyers advise clients both inter-state and overseas. Email technology allows us to provide prompt and cost effective service to inter-state and expatriate clients.

Susan Hamilton-Green Consultant

Accredited Specialist in Family Law and Mediation*
Susan is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and Mediation and is a Relationships Australia mediator and conciliator. She is a Consultant to Hogg and Reid.

The combined years of experience shared by Hogg and Reid’s lawyers means that we can guide you through the legal process and secure the best possible outcome for you and your family.

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