JustFund - Family Law Funding
Flexible Legal Financing for Family Law Matters
Paton Hooke Lawyers has proudly partnered with JustFund to offer our clients greater financial independence, particularly through family law litigation funding. For some clients, it can be a struggle to afford legal fees and disbursements, and limited access to funding sometimes means the settlement process stalls and clients get stuck. This partnership enables our clients to access the legal assistance they deserve to settle their family law matters and move on with their lives without the burden of immediate financial constraints.
Who is JustFund?
JustFund provides an innovative new approach to helping clients pay legal bills. They are Australia's first and only dedicated family law finance provider. They work with leading family law firm partners across Australia to offer assistance with legal fees. This is a game-changer for those in a financially difficult position.
People struggle with accessing legal services for many reasons. For example, a financially dependent spouse experiencing family violence may seek assistance with removing themselves from that environment. However, their financial dependence severely limits their options.
Here is How it Works
Application
Apply directly to JustFund.com, it takes just 20 minutes, is free to do so and there is no impact on your credit score.
Assessment
JustFund will assess your eligibility based on essential information such as the amount of funding required relative to the amount you are likely to receive from your property split. You will typically receive a response within a week.
Eligibility
JustFund will provide a line of credit to individuals negotiating a property split as part of their separation. This can include parenting matters if it is connected to or being run alongside a property split.
What is your family law matter?
JustFund's services only cover matters related to property settlements. Unfortunately, JustFund cannot cover cases that only involve parenting arrangements. However, if you're organising parenting and property matters simultaneously, JustFund can assist.
Are there eligible assets?
JustFund can only approve funding for clients with sufficient equity in their asset pool. JustFund can account for the following assets:
- Real estate
- Funds in a solicitor or conveyancer's trust account pending an agreement
- Independently valued businesses
Other relevant factors
JustFund assesses the unique circumstances of each case. Some of the factors JustFund may look at include:
- How much credit is needed relative to the amount expected from the settlement
- How the client will repay the credit
- Any issues that may limit a client's ability to make repayments
You can take a quick two-minute survey if you're unsure whether you meet these requirements.
