For Lawyers
A Funding Partner for
High-Performing
Law Firms
Flexible funding for lawyers and their clients, helping eligible people access the representation they need.
Partnering with over 5,000 lawyers around Australia.
1,400+ Law Firms
Trusted by firms across Australia
Holistic Client Support
Care that goes beyond funding
No Law Firm Guarantees
No underwriting required
No Upfront Costs
Deferred repayment until settlement
Trusted by Australia’s leading family & estate law firms
Why Leading Firms Partner With Us
Funding That Works Alongside Your Practice
Focus on Law, Not Cash Flow
You went into law to practise law, not to chase invoices, negotiate payment plans or quietly carry your clients’ cash flow. We pay approved invoices within 24 hours, so you can stop being a de facto lender and stay focused on the work that actually matters.
Run the Case the Way It Should Be Run
You see it too often: a client who can’t afford to keep going, settling for less than they deserve or stepping away from the matter entirely. With funding in place from day one, you can run the case the way you know it should be run, to a fair outcome rather than a forced one. Fewer write-downs. No interrupted service.
A Team That Understands the Work
Our in-house team of legal experts is over 20 strong, with deep experience across family law, estates and loan management. When you work with us, you’re working with people who get what it takes to run a matter properly, keeping in mind the care, efficiency and understanding it deserves at every step.
Merits-Based Lending: No Firm Guarantees
We’re not a bank. Our in-house legal team assesses every application on the merits of the property settlement entitlements, looking beyond your client’s income, employment or credit score. And we never ask your firm to guarantee or underwrite anything. Your practice stays your practice.
Tools Built for How Lawyers Actually Work
Software shouldn’t be the bottleneck, so we’ve built ours around your workflow, not ours.
NAVIO
Onboarding Tool
Free onboarding service that helps your firm prepare for consults.
PARTNER PORTAL
Real-Time Visibility, 24/7
A secure portal where you and your clients can check loan status any time, see which invoices have been paid and tap into a growing library of resources built to support your practice.
FIND A FAMILY LAWYER
Lawyer Search and Matching
Helping Australians connect with a family lawyer in their location that suits their priorities so the right client finds the right lawyer from the start.
The Funding Process
A Straightforward Process for You and Your Clients
Empower your client’s future in four simple steps:
Refer
Refer your client to JustFund or invite them to apply directly. We will stay in contact with your firm throughout the funding process and keep you informed of key decisions.
Assess
We assess the client’s circumstances, legal matter and expected entitlement, with funding decisions typically made within a week once we have the information we need.
Fund
Once approved, funding is released within 24 hours and can be used for eligible legal fees such as lawyer fees, disbursements and other approved costs, with payments made directly where required.
Settle
Repayment is deferred until the property settlement is finalised or estate assets are distributed, depending on the matter. No cashflow stress for you or your client.
How to Become an Accredited JustFund Partner Firm
JustFund works with over 5,000 lawyers and more than 1,300 leading family and estate law firms across Australia. Joining us is straightforward, requiring four easy steps:
1
Complete the Accreditation Form
Submit our short accreditation form with your firm’s details.
2
Speak With Our Partnerships Team
We’ll introduce you to JustFund, our values and how we work with partner firms.
3
Access Training and Resources
Your team will receive ongoing training and resources about available funding options.
4
Start Referring Clients
Once accredited, your firm can begin referring eligible clients to JustFund.
Partner and Client Portal - now live!
Designed to streamline the process for managing loans and access useful resources including client brochures, explainer videos, and more 24/7. The portal is purpose built to show:
- Loan updates
- Paid invoices
- Resources
- Case Updates
Ready to Get Started?
Complete our accreditation form or reach out to us anytime at
partners@justfund.com.au
Client Care and Wellness
We Don't Just Fund the Matter.
We Walk Beside Your Client.
Your client is going through one of the hardest things they’ll ever do. From the first conversation about funding through to a safe place to land at the end, our trauma-informed care specialists are alongside them, listening, guiding and helping them take the next step towards a better future.
Trauma-informed client care, by people trained to listen.
Walking With Your Client
- Help accessing funding from the very first call
- Financial support for court filings and disbursements
- Help covering eligible mediation expenses
- Financial support, including relocating to a safe place
Resources for the Road Ahead
- Counselling support and trusted referrals
- Parenting resources through and after separation
- Practical financial advice for what comes next
- Wellbeing resources for the journey ahead
Funding
Legal Fees and Day-to-Day Living Expenses
Eligible funding can help with approved legal costs and everyday expenses, including rent, school fees and other essentials while a matter progresses.
Education
Practical Resources and Information
Clients can access helpful information and resources designed to make their legal and financial journey easier to understand.
Wellbeing
Wellness Support
Through partnerships such as The Women’s Resilience Center, we help women affected by domestic abuse access holistic support for emotional and financial recovery.
Client Care
Proactive Welfare Check-Ins
Our client care team stays connected throughout the funding journey, answering questions, listening to concerns and helping clients understand what comes next.
Technology
Tools That Improve the Client Experience
Our digital tools help make funding easier to manage, giving firms and clients clearer visibility, smoother communication and access to useful information throughout the matter.
From Our Team
Why Partner Firms Choose JustFund
Jack Kincaid, Partnerships Manager and Lawyer, explains the value of a JustFund partnership for enabling practice growth and client support.
“I am impressed by their prompt payment of invoices and how they are so easy to deal with.”
Leona Bennett, Head of Family Law, Southern Waters Legal, shares why she values her partnership with JustFund.
“The process was easy, the client felt looked after and it took the stress out of the process for my client who felt very vulnerable.”
Our Partnership Approach
What You Can Expect From a JustFund Partnership
A strong partnership should make things easier for your firm and your clients. We work alongside legal teams with a practical, respectful approach that keeps the client experience and your professional relationship front of mind.
Respect for Your Role
You remain focused on providing legal advice and representation. We manage the funding relationship with care and work alongside your firm without stepping into your role as legal adviser.
Clear and Open Communication
We keep communication practical, timely and transparent, so your team understands what is needed, what is happening and what to expect next.
A Partnership Built on Trust
We aim to be reliable, responsive and easy to work with throughout the relationship, with clear expectations and a professional approach from the outset.
Our Team
Built by Lawyers, for Lawyers
JustFund was founded by lawyers who understood firsthand the financial barriers clients face when navigating family law and estate matters. That perspective shapes everything we do.
Partner Program
Join PartnerPlus for Preferential Rates
PartnerPlus law firms unlock a reduced interest rate (from 9.6% per annum) for their clients, plus dedicated relationship support, programs and client referrals.
Please reach out to find out more via
partners@justfund.com.au
- Reduced rate from 9.6% per annum for your clients
- Dedicated relationship manager
- Access to client wellbeing resources
- Priority assessment turnaround
Lawyer Testimonials
Why partner firms value working with JustFund.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How can funding help lawyers manage family law matters?
Funding can give eligible clients another way to progress their matter when paying legal fees upfront is difficult. For lawyers, it may help ease fee-related conversations, keep clients engaged throughout the process and provide a more structured way for approved invoices to be funded.
What types of legal matters are eligible for funding through JustFund?
JustFund supports eligible family law and estate matters. This may include funding for approved legal fees, court costs, expert fees, disbursements and related expenses connected to separation, divorce, property settlement or estate administration.
How quickly can lawyers access funding for their clients?
Clients can apply directly, or lawyers can apply on their behalf. JustFund aims to provide a lending decision within one week of receiving all required information from the client and their lawyer.
Does JustFund pay legal fees directly to law firms?
Yes. If funding is approved, law firms can submit approved invoices and eligible expenses. Payments are made to the firm after the client approves the relevant invoice.
What are the benefits of offering legal fee funding to family law clients?
Funding for lawyer fees gives eligible family law clients a practical way to manage approved legal costs while their matter progresses. It can help clients stay engaged with their lawyer, reduce pressure to pay upfront and give firms more confidence around invoice payment.