Respect Legal is here to disrupt traditional approaches to family law through our respectful approach to dispute resolution. We focus on outcomes that strengthen families, rather than tear them apart.
Our team of highly skilled family lawyers are leaders in their field who provide expert advice and guidance through complex legal processes so you can achieve an outcome that works best for you and your family.
Your journey begins with a confidential consultation. We take time to understand your situation including parenting, property, and any safety concerns. We’ll then discuss clear options and advice to help you.
We guide you through your best pathway to resolution, including:
Mediation (with or without lawyers)
Lawyer-assisted negotiation
Round table conferences
Family Court representation (only when necessary)
Our goal is always to resolve matters respectfully and with as little conflict as possible.
Once agreements are reached, we prepare the legal documents that make them official:
Consent Orders (parenting and property)
Parenting Plans
Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs)
Child Support Agreements (binding or limited)
We have partnered with JustFund to offer a practical and compassionate legal financing option for clients who need support managing the cost of family law matters. Through this partnership, eligible clients may access a flexible line of credit to assist with legal fees and related expenses, with no repayments required until after a settlement is reached.
Unlike traditional lenders, JustFund does not assess income or credit scores when considering funding for family law matters. This flexible approach can be life-changing—particularly for clients who are financially dependent on a partner, experiencing family violence, or navigating a complex separation without immediate access to funds.
By introducing legal finance early in the process, we aim to ensure that access to high-quality legal representation is not limited by financial circumstances
JustFund is Australia’s first and only dedicated family law finance provider, working in partnership with leading family law firms to make legal representation more accessible—especially for those facing financial hardship.
When managing daily living expenses, mortgage commitments, or financial dependence on a partner, the cost of legal services can feel overwhelming. JustFund helps remove this barrier by offering a flexible, case-specific line of credit tailored to family law property matters.
Funding can be accessed at any stage of the separation process and is repaid only once your settlement is finalised. By simplifying access to legal finance, JustFund empowers clients to move forward with confidence, dignity, and support—when they need it most.
JustFund funding is available only for property settlement matters. Unfortunately, funding cannot be provided for cases that involve parenting arrangements alone. However, if you are dealing with property and parenting matters concurrently, JustFund may be able to assist with the property component of your case.
For more information about legal funding options, please contact our office or visit justfund.com.au.
258 Centre Road,
Bentleigh VIC 3204
Level 33, 385 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Level 21, 133 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2065
