Legal Funding for Family Law Matters
At Wallen Family Law, we understand that separation or divorce can bring significant financial uncertainty. If you’re based in Sydney or the Northern Beaches and are concerned about the cost of legal representation, legal funding may provide a practical pathway forward.
We partner with JustFund, an Australian legal funding provider that offers fair and transparent funding for family law matters, allowing you to access legal support now and manage costs over time.
What Is Legal Funding?
Legal funding gives you the ability to cover your legal fees as your matter progresses, rather than paying upfront.
It’s particularly valuable where one partner controls most of the assets or income, or where you need to secure strong representation but can’t immediately access funds.
With JustFund legal funding, payment for your legal costs is deferred until your property settlement or final outcome is reached, giving you the financial breathing space to focus on achieving the best result for you and your family.
When Can Legal Funding Help?
Legal funding may be available to eligible clients across Sydney and the Northern Beaches, including Wollongong, St George and Greater South Sydney, for a range of family law matters such as:
Property settlements and superannuation division
Parenting arrangements focused on children’s wellbeing
Divorce and separation matters
Consent orders
If you are separated, Wallen Family Law can provide tailored advice and assist you to explore legal funding options through our partnership with JustFund..
How JustFund Works
Wallen Family Law is an approved partner firm of JustFund, which specialises in family law funding across Australia.
Their process is straightforward:
Assessment – We help prepare and submit your application to JustFund.
Approval – Once approved, funds are released to cover your legal costs directly.
Settlement – You repay the funded amount from your property settlement, with no repayments required while your matter is ongoing.
There are no hidden fees and no monthly repayments.
Why Choose Wallen Family Law + JustFund
At Wallen Family Law, we believe that access to justice should not depend on financial circumstances. By combining our fixed-fee family law services with legal funding through JustFund, eligible clients across Sydney — including the Northern Beaches, St George, Greater South Sydney and Wollongong — can progress their matters with greater financial confidence.
We help you to:
Access legal representation without waiting until settlement
Remain supported through mediation, negotiation or court proceedings
Reduce financial pressure and potential power imbalances during separation
Work with a firm that is transparent, supportive and experienced in family law
Our philosophy, Our Table is Round, reflects our commitment to ensuring every client feels heard, supported and guided — regardless of circumstance.
Am I Eligible for Legal Funding?
Eligibility depends on your financial position and the nature of your case. You may qualify if:
You’re separated and have a property or financial claim under the Family Law Act 1975.
You have limited access to joint funds or have experienced financial control.
You’re represented by an approved JustFund partner firm, like Wallen Family Law.
We’ll guide you through the application process and provide a clear estimate of the likely funding required.
Take the Next Step
You do not need to delay taking the next step in your family law matter due to financial concerns. For clients across Sydney, including the Northern Beaches, St George, Greater South Sydney and Wollongong, we can assist you to explore legal funding options through JustFund and begin working toward resolution with clarity and support.
