Respect Legal

What is Respect Legal?

Respect Legal is a compassionate and collaborative family law firm dedicated to keeping families out of court during separation and divorce. Founded by Principal Lawyer Danielle Zetzer, this privately-held legal practice specializes in resolution-focused strategies that prioritize emotional healing alongside legal outcomes. The firm distinguishes itself through its all-female team of lawyers who employ conflict management and positive communication techniques to handle family matters with respect, compassion, and kindness. With a remarkable track record of resolving 88% of matters outside the courtroom, Respect Legal operates on the principle of putting people before profit.

What services does Respect Legal offer?

• Family Law & Collaborative Practice: Comprehensive family law services including collaborative law approaches, mediation, and litigation when necessary, focusing on out-of-court resolutions
• Divorce & Separation Services: Expert guidance through divorce proceedings with emphasis on respectful communication and pre-separation planning through their specialized tool kit
• Property & Financial Settlements: Strategic assistance with property division and financial matters, ensuring fair and amicable agreements between parties
• Parenting Arrangements: Development of sustainable parenting plans including parallel parenting solutions that prioritize children's wellbeing
• Family Violence & Intervention Orders: Specialized support for domestic violence cases and intervention order applications with compassionate legal representation
• Conveyancing Services: Professional property transaction services to assist clients with real estate matters during life transitions
• Wills & Estates Planning: Estate planning services through their affiliated practice, Respect Wills & Estates, co-founded by Principal Lawyer Danielle Zetzer

Why choose Respect Legal as your lawyer?

Choosing Respect Legal means partnering with a firm that achieves extraordinary results through compassionate practice. The firm's 88% success rate in resolving matters outside of court saves clients significant time, money, and emotional energy. Their unique approach combines legal expertise with emotional support, ensuring clients receive comprehensive care during difficult transitions. The all-female team brings an ethical, resolution-focused perspective to family law, employing collaborative strategies that strengthen rather than divide families. Principal Lawyer Danielle Zetzer's expertise as a John Monash Scholar and collaboratively trained lawyer, combined with her role as host of the "Diary of a Divorce Lawyer" podcast, demonstrates the firm's commitment to thought leadership and client education.

Who are the attorneys at Respect Legal?

The legal team at Respect Legal comprises four experienced family law practitioners led by Principal Lawyer Danielle Zetzer. Danielle holds an honours law degree from Monash University as a John Monash Scholar and specializes in complex parenting and financial matters. As a collaboratively trained lawyer, guest speaker, and relationship expert, she advocates for radical responsibility and empowerment in family law matters. The team includes Amanda Firth as Senior Lawyer, bringing extensive experience to complex family law cases. Sarah Tuckerman serves as Family Lawyer, providing dedicated support for separation and divorce matters. Isabelle Leeman works as both Family Lawyer and Intervention Order Lawyer, offering specialized expertise in family violence cases and protective order applications.

How much does Respect Legal cost?

Respect Legal structures its pricing to align with their mission of making quality legal services accessible while prioritizing people over profit. The firm offers transparent fee arrangements designed to provide value through their efficient out-of-court resolution approach, which typically reduces overall legal costs compared to traditional litigation. Clients benefit from the firm's 88% success rate in avoiding court proceedings, which significantly decreases both financial expenses and time investments. For specific pricing information and payment options, prospective clients are encouraged to contact the firm directly at 1300 697 377 or hello@respectlegal.com.au for a personalized consultation.

Where is Respect Legal located?

Respect Legal maintains two strategic office locations to serve clients across southeastern Australia. The headquarters operates at 258 Centre Road, Bentleigh, Victoria 3204, providing convenient access for Melbourne metropolitan clients. An additional office at 119 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest, New South Wales 2065 serves the Sydney region. Both locations offer full family law services with the same compassionate, resolution-focused approach. Clients can reach the firm at 1300 697 377 or (03) 9959 6899, or via email at hello@respectlegal.com.au. The firm maintains an active online presence through their website at respectlegal.com.au and engages with the community through social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.