Question 1

How does litigation funding work?

Accepted Answer

We provide a flexible line of credit to enable you to pay your legal bills, with no fees or interest payable until your settlement is finalised. Repayment occurs when your property settlement is finalised, and only from the proceeds you receive.

Question 2

What types of cases do you fund?

Accepted Answer

We fund family law separations that involve a division of property. This can include parenting matters if connected to or being run alongside a division of property. We are unable to support exclusively parenting matters at this time.

Question 3

How long does the application process take?

Accepted Answer

90% of applications are assessed within 48 hours of receiving all the information we need from you and your solicitor. Once approved, funds can be available within 5 business days.

Question 4

What are the repayment terms?

Accepted Answer

Repayment occurs when your property settlement is finalised, and only from the proceeds you receive. You can repay early and there is no early repayment fee. There are no monthly repayments during the matter.

Question 5

Do I need my lawyer's involvement?

Accepted Answer

You are welcome to apply to understand if you might be eligible for funding, however we can only establish a line of credit once you have selected a lawyer to act for you. If you don't have a lawyer, we can help you find one.

Question 6

What can the funding be used for?

Accepted Answer

The line of credit can be used to pay invoices submitted by a law firm, covering solicitor's time as well as disbursements such as expert, counsel and court fees. Funds are paid directly to your law firm, not to you personally.

Question 7

Is there a minimum or maximum funding amount?

Accepted Answer

$5,000 minimum with no maximum. The amount is determined based on the merits of your matter and the estimated costs to resolution.

Question 8

Do I need to provide security?

Accepted Answer

Taking security isn't always a requirement. We assess security requirements on a case-by-case basis, which means funding can still be provided even if you're not on the property title.

Question 9

Does applying affect my credit score?

Accepted Answer

We perform a 'soft' credit check which does not impact your credit score. We look beyond what a traditional lender sees — we're not fixated on credit scores or current income when assessing eligibility.

Question 10

How is Legal Finance Group different from a bank loan?

Accepted Answer

Unlike traditional lenders, we understand the unique challenges of separation. We assess the individual behind each application holistically — focusing on the merits of your legal case rather than employment history or credit score. Many of our clients are primary caregivers or non-primary income earners.

Capital for legal proceedings, secured against your assets

From application to funding

Initial enquiry

Matter assessment

Terms agreed

Funds deployed

Questions

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