Our process

When family relationships break down, it can be incredibly distressing. Historically, the legal practice involved in separation and divorce is considered one of the more stressful parts for the family. The team at Respect Legal, led by Danielle Zetzer, aims to transform traditional ways of thinking about family law practice.

While our expertise lie in all areas of family law, our approach is unique. We aim to strengthen families through arming our clients with the knowledge and support they need to get through this process. In a time that our clients are already burdened with stress, we offer a process that encompasses support, guidance, information, compassion and most importantly, respect.

This is what your
journey with us looks like

1

Separation
Advice

We begin by offering an initial consult, where we invite you into our office to discuss your current situation and address any questions you have before separating.

We look at three main areas of your relationship in this meeting: Children, assets and your relationship (i.e length and type of relationship, or any issues for immediate concern such as family violence) 

We will then advise you on the legal implications of ending your relationship and start to form a separation plan that best protects the interests of your family, both for now and beyond the separation.

2

Negotiation

  • Mediation 
  • Lawyer assisted mediation
  • Round Table conference 
  • Litigation
3

Documentation

  • Consent orders
  • Parenting plan
  • BFA
  • Binding child support agreement
  • Limited child support agreement

Our Services

Property & Financial

When working out a property settlement between two people, we need to look at your assets and liabilities, including the family home, investment properties, cars and businesses. The right advice on these matters is crucial…

 

More importantly, an outcome that strengthens the family moving forward is what we strive for.

Our services include

• Property Settlement
• Spousal Maintenance
• Consent Orders
• Binding financial agreements

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Family Violence

The safety and wellbeing of children has always been, and always will be our number one priority at this firm. We offer a range of services and solutions around parenting issues that minimise your children’s exposure to conflict, with the ultimate aim of keeping them, and you, out of court

 

We also work with our extended network of professionals to build the right support
for you during this challenging time. Below are just some of the ways we can help: 

Our services include

• Parenting Co-ordination
• Child Support Agreements
• Adult child maintenance
• IVOs

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Parenting

When you separate, there needs to be a plan in place that ensures your children continue to be cared for. Our lawyers are parents themselves and understand the need to put the interests of children first.

We also understand how drawn out legal battles fuelled by hostility, can impact children, both in the short and long term. Our approach to parenting is based on 2 key goals:

1. Facilitate a meaningful relationship with the other parent
2. Protect children from risk of harm

Our services include

• Parenting plans
• Parenting coordination
• Consent orders
• Parental responsibility
• Child support agreements
• Adult child maintenance

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Divorce​

We can help you commence formal divorce proceedings after 12 months of separation. If you and your partner find that there is no way to reconcile after this period you are entitled to apply for a divorce. If you want to officially end your marriage and/or you wish to get re-married you will need to get divorced.

We can support you through this process through providing the following services:

• joint application
• sole application
• with children and without

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Thinking about
Separating?

Download our pre-separation tool kit