Payment Options

For our services, we offer flexible payment options tailored to the type of legal work:

Our options include:

• Pay as you go where payment is required for each consultation and we provide regular invoicing that you pay within 7 to 14 days;
• Litigation Funding;
• Payment received at end of the matter when matter has settled.

Please read below about what options are available for each type of matter

1. Wills, Enduring Power of Attorney, and Advanced Health Directives:

We require a 50% payment at your initial appointment, with the remaining 50% due at the second appointment.

2. Estates:

The first appointment is included in the cost of the Application for Probate or Letters of Administration. We normally require funds in our Trust Account for our legal fees and outlays prior to commencing work for an Application for Probate or Letters of Administration.

Estate Litigation:

We can come to an agreement whereby:

• Parties put funds in out Trust Account in advance for fees and outlays;
• Parties pay their accounts regularly;
• Parties receive litigation funding; or
• We receive the funds at the end when the matter settles.

3. Family Law Matters:

First appointments– we require payment via Eftpos at the end of the consultation which is based on our hourly rate.

Ongoing work– We can come to an arrangement in relation to billing as follows:

• Payments can be deposited directly into our Trust Account. We can provide an approximate cost for each stage of the case, allowing clients to add additional funds as needed.
• We provide regular bills and clients pay them once their bill has been received.
• Parties receive litigation funding.

 4. Conveyancing

• Payment of outlays is required into our Trust Account but fees are received from settlement proceeds on the day of settlement.

5. Business Law

• Parties pay for the initial consultation;
• An approximate quote will be provided for any ongoing work.
• Payment will be required into Trust prior to us conducting any work in anticipation of fees and outlays; or once we have issued an invoice within 7 to 14 days.

Litigation Funding:

We are accredited with JustFund and Plenti. Our clients also use Juel.

These litigation funders provide financial support to clients who qualify, offering more accessible options for managing legal costs. They provide affordable and flexible payment solutions to pay family law legal fees.

Please talk with Terry Anderssen Lawyers if you are interested in this method of payment and they will help you navigate your options.

Terry Anderssen Lawyers has proudly partnered with JustFund to offer our clients greater financial independence, particularly through family law litigation funding. For some clients it can be a struggle to afford legal fees and disbursements, and limited access to funding sometimes means the settlement process stalls and clients get stuck. This partnership enables our clients to access the legal assistance they deserve to settle their family law matters and move on with their lives without the burden of immediate financial constraints.

Who is JustFund?

JustFund provides an innovative new approach to helping clients pay legal bills. They are Australia’s first and only dedicated family law finance provider. They work with leading family law firm partners across Australia to offer assistance with legal fees. This is a game-changer for those in a financially difficult position. People struggle with accessing legal services for many reasons.For example, a financially dependent spouse experiencing family violence may seek assistance removing themselves from that environment. However, their financial dependence severely limits their options. JustFund takes the stress out of seeking financial relief. They offer a flexible and affordable line of credit to cover legal expenses and disbursements during your separation and you can apply at any stage of the settlement process. Their services simplify access to legal funding for financially disadvantaged parties.

Here is How it Works

1. Application Apply directly to JustFund.com, it takes just 20 minutes, is free to do so and there is no impact on your credit score.
2. Assessment JustFund will assess your eligibility, based on essential information such as the amount of funding required relative to the amount you are likely to receive from your property split.. You will typically receive a response within a week.
3. Approval Once approved, Justfund will set up a line of credit for you. Your family lawyer will send invoices to you, and we’ll cover them.
4. Eligibility 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.
5. Repayment isn’t necessary until your family matter has been resolved. You’re only required to repay the credit you used as a lump sum. 

What is your family law matter?

JustFund’s services only cover matters related to property settlements. Unfortunately, JustFund cannot cover cases that only involve parenting arrangements. However, if you’re organising parenting and property matters simultaneously, JustFund can assist.

Are there eligible assets?

JustFund can only approve funding for clients with sufficient equity in their asset pool. JustFund can account for the following assets: Real estate. Funds in a solicitor or conveyancer’s trust account pending an agreement. Independently valued businesses.

Other relevant factors

JustFund assesses the unique circumstances of each case. Some of the factors JustFund may look at include:

• How much credit is needed relative to the amount expected from the settlement.
• How the client will repay the credit.
• Any issues that may limit a client’s ability to make repayments.