Financing of Legal Costs

Divorce/De Facto Separation Property Settlements

JustFund is Australia’s only dedicated funder of legal costs incurred in divorce or de facto separation property settlements.

We at Ellinson Legal have partnered with JustFund to assist eligible clients to apply for access to JustFund’s flexible line of credit.

Eligible clients don’t have to repay the loan until after a settlement is reached.

A funding request must be tied to a family law matter involving a division of real estate in which there is sufficient equity. Alternatively, there needs to be sufficient funds held in a solicitor’s or conveyancer’s trust account. Businesses that have been independently valued can also be considered.

Unlike traditional lenders, JustFund does not look at income or credit scores to approve funding.

The amount of funding approved will be a determined proportion of the amount you are likely to receive from your settlement.

This kind of flexible funding can be life-changing - particularly for those who have been financially dependent on a partner, have experienced family violence, or are trying to navigate a complex separation.

JustFund cannot assist with funding parenting matters unless the parenting matter is running alongside the property matter.

The application process involves an online or phone application, followed by an eligibility assessment.