# Legal Side of Separation | Should I stay or should I go? with Danielle Zetzer

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Podcast: [Divorce and Separation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/divorce-and-separation-4057803)
Published: 2026-06-02T01:11:00+00:00
Episode link: https://bit.ly/4dHjshb
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## Resource

One of the hardest questions you'll ever ask yourself isn't about property settlement, parenting arrangements or court. It's much earlier than that. Should I stay or should I go? In this first episode of our brand new series, The Legal Side of Separation , I'm joined by family lawyer Dani Zetzer from Respect Legal to explore the stage of separation that often gets overlooked the period where you're questioning everything but haven't yet made a final decision. This episode is for anyone feeling stuck between staying and leaving, wondering whether their relationship can be repaired, questioning their own judgement, or trying to understand what their options actually are. Together, Dani and I discuss why this stage requires a different type of support, when legal advice becomes important, and the red flags that shouldn't be ignored. We also unpack coercive control, financial abuse, gaslighting, the myths people believe about lawyers and court, and the practical steps you can take whether you're planning to stay or preparing to leave. Most importantly, we discuss how to make informed decisions from a place of knowledge rather than fear. In this episode we discuss: Why the "should I stay or should I go?" stage needs different guidance than a decided separation; When seeking legal advice is appropriate and when it may not be; The truth about free legal consultations; How to choose the right support team around you; Why education before legal advice can be so valuable; Financial transparency and understanding the reality of your financial position; The risks of delaying important decisions; What "getting your ducks in a row" actually looks like; What coercive control is and how it can present in relationships; Gaslighting and the impact it can have on decision-making; Financi…

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