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The Money

Shouldn't Decide How This Ends.

Through our accreditation with JustFund, eligible family law clients can fund their matter without paying upfront — no income checks, no credit checks, and nothing to repay until settlement.

Why Funding Matters

Running Out of Money Shouldn't Mean Running Out of Options

Separation rarely comes with a bank balance to match. If your name has never been on the accounts, if every spare dollar is already going to your children and your rent, or if the other side is banking on you not being able to afford a lawyer — funding is designed to close that gap.

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Financially Dependent on a Partner

You've never controlled the money, and now you're expected to fund a legal fight with none.

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Experiencing Family Violence

You need representation now. Cash flow shouldn't be what stands between you and safety.

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Assets Tied Up in the Matter

Your equity, your super, your share of the business — all of it is real, and none of it is liquid yet.

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Rushed, Costly Decisions

Clients who can't afford to see a matter through often settle for less than they're entitled to.

Meet JustFund

A Smarter Way to Pay For Your Family Law Matter

We've partnered with JustFund, a dedicated provider of flexible funding for family law legal fees. Eligible clients can access a line of credit to cover legal costs and related expenses, with nothing to repay until your matter reaches a settlement.

No Repayments Until Settlement

Repay from the proceeds of your property settlement, not from your weekly budget.

No Credit or Income Checks

Eligibility isn't based on your credit score or your current income for family law matters.

Covers More Than Legal Fees

Mediation, valuations, expert reports, court costs and other matter-related expenses.

Independent & Confidential

DSA Law does not receive commissions or referral fees from JustFund for this partnership.

How It Works

How Family Law Funding Works

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    Talk to your DSA lawyer

    We'll raise funding as an option at your consultation if it's likely to help your matter.

    Talk to your DSA lawyer
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    Apply directly with JustFund

    A short, independent application assesses your eligibility, separate from our advice to you.

    Apply directly with JustFund
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    Costs are covered as they arise

    Legal fees, mediation, valuations and court costs are paid as your matter progresses.

    Costs are covered as they arise
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    Repay from your settlement

    Once your matter concludes, funding is repaid from the proceeds, not before.

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Who It's For

Built for the Moments Money Gets in the Way

Financially Dependent on a Partner

Financially Dependent on a Partner

Your matter shouldn't stall because the money in the relationship was never yours to begin with.

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Experiencing Family Violence

Experiencing Family Violence

Urgent representation, without waiting on funds you can't safely access right now.

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Protecting What You've Built

Protecting What You've Built

Preserve your savings and super through the matter, instead of draining them to pay for it.

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The Honest Version

The Fine Print

The Honest Version

JustFund is the only funding provider we share information about under our accreditation arrangement, and we can introduce clients who want to explore funding options. We don't receive commissions or referral fees from JustFund for doing so, and we don't provide financial advice — we'd always encourage independent advice on whether funding is right for you.

Where eligible, JustFund provides a line of credit to pay legal fees and associated costs for your family law matter. Repayment is made at the conclusion of your matter, from the proceeds of your property settlement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Let's Talk About Your Options

Whether you're just starting to explore separation or already mid-negotiation, we'll tell you plainly whether funding makes sense for your matter.

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