Frequently Asked Questions
When should I apply?
You can apply at any stage in your separation process, including at the very outset. You can also apply if you have unpaid legal bills and would like to access funds to support their payment.
How can I apply?
Our online application can be found at https://www.justfund.co.nz/apply-now.
What family law matters are eligible?
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.
How is eligibility assessed?
To understand if you are eligible, We independently assess the circumstances of your separation and your legal entitlement under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976. Based on this assessment, we then consider whether the amount of funding required to resolve your matter is consistent with our eligibility criteria.
What expenses can I use a JustFund line of credit for?
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. We only pay invoices that are expressly approved by the borrower. In certain circumstances, JustFund can provide funding for personal expenses.
Is there a minimum and maximum funding amount?
$5,000 minimum. No maximum.
Do you take security?
We’re different from most lenders because taking security isn’t always a requirement. Instead, we assess security requirements on a case-by-case basis. That means our funding can still be provided if clients are not on a property title. However, in many cases it may be necessary to take security over property where a client is registered on the title.