Can I really get a lawyer now and pay at the end?

In some matters, yes, but not from Forge directly. It works through an independent funder, JustFund, that may cover your approved legal fees now and is repaid later, usually from your settlement. Whether it fits comes down to your matter and JustFund's own assessment.

Is this no win no fee?

No. It is a line of credit from JustFund. It is repaid with interest and fees regardless of how your matter ends. No win no fee is a different arrangement, and this is not that. We say so plainly so there are no surprises later.

Does Forge decide whether I'm approved?

No. JustFund runs its own assessment and makes the call. Forge can tell you whether funding is worth exploring and work with JustFund on the paperwork, but the approval, the amount and the terms are theirs, not ours.

JustFund charges interest plus fees, which can include an assessment fee, a processing fee on what you draw, and sometimes a caveat fee. It is all repaid at the end. Rates and fees change, so check JustFund's current pricing before you commit. We will always give you clear figures on the legal work itself.

What kind of matter suits this?

Usually a property or financial settlement where there is enough equity in the pool to support it. A parenting matter on its own generally cannot be funded. If your parenting and property matters are running together, it may still be possible.

Should I just apply to JustFund myself?

You can. They have a short, anonymous eligibility check on their site. Most men find it more useful to have the strategy conversation first, so they understand what the legal work involves before taking on funding to pay for it.

Pay at the end

Get the right lawyer now. Pay your fees at the end.

The cost of good advice often lands at the worst possible moment. For many family law matters, independent funding can cover your approved legal fees now, so the timing of the money doesn't decide the strength of your case. You repay later, usually from your settlement.

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Funding is provided by JustFund, an independent funder, not by Forge. It is a line of credit, not a no win no fee deal. Eligibility, interest and fees are set by JustFund and assessed case by case.

Why this exists

Money shouldn't decide who gets a decent lawyer.

Separation tends to hit when you can least absorb it. Savings get tight. Accounts get frozen or watched. The assets you are entitled to are often tied up in the relationship, and sometimes controlled by the very person you are separating from. It can feel like you have lost before you have started.

You haven't. For suitable matters, independent funding can cover your approved legal fees now, so the cost of getting started isn't the thing that stands between you and a fair outcome. It is not right for everyone. One straight conversation will tell you whether it is worth exploring for you.

The men who get crushed early are usually the ones who couldn't fund the right move at the right time. This is one way to take that excuse off the table.

How it works

Four steps. Strategy first, money second.

Have the strategy call first

Before any money or funding talk, we work out what your matter actually needs: the steps ahead, the work involved, and whether funding even makes sense for you. No pressure, and no pushing you into legal work you can't carry.

We check the fit

If it looks like funding could suit your matter, we point you to JustFund, an independent funder, to assess your eligibility. That part costs you nothing and commits you to nothing.

If approved, your fees are covered

Once JustFund approves, they pay your approved legal invoices directly. Your matter keeps moving on the right strategy instead of stalling because the timing of the money is wrong.

You repay at the end

The funded amount, plus JustFund's interest and fees, is repaid when your matter wraps up, usually from your property settlement, under JustFund's terms.

Is this you?

It's usually worth a conversation if:

You're facing a property or financial settlement and expect funds or assets at the end of it
You need the right advice now, but cash is tight or your accounts have been restricted
Your former partner controls most of the money while things get sorted
You want to understand exactly where you stand before you agree to anything

One honest limit.Funding is generally tied to a property or financial settlement with enough equity in the pool to support it. A parenting matter on its own usually cannot be funded. If your parenting and property matters are running together, it may still be on the table. We'll tell you straight which side of that line you fall on.

Straight up about the cost

It's a line of credit, and we'll treat it like one.

This is funding from JustFund, an independent funder that operates under its own Australian Credit Licence. It is not Forge lending you money, and it is not Forge waiting around for its fees. Interest and fees apply, the amount is repaid at the end of your matter, and JustFund, not Forge, decides whether you qualify and on what terms.

Because rates and fees change over time, we won't quote you a number that might be out of date by the time you read it. Check JustFund's current pricing and terms before you commit to anything, and read their credit guide. On our side of the table, you will always get clear figures on the legal work itself, in writing, before you sign.

Check eligibility at JustFund Or talk it through with us first

General information only, not legal, credit or financial advice. Forge does not provide credit and does not assess funding applications. Funding products are provided by JustFund on its own terms, subject to its assessment and eligibility criteria.

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Straight answers

The questions men actually ask.

Can I really get a lawyer now and pay at the end?: In some matters, yes, but not from Forge directly. It works through an independent funder, JustFund, that may cover your approved legal fees now and is repaid later, usually from your settlement. Whether it fits comes down to your matter and JustFund's own assessment.
Is this no win no fee?: No. It is a line of credit from JustFund. It is repaid with interest and fees regardless of how your matter ends. No win no fee is a different arrangement, and this is not that. We say so plainly so there are no surprises later.
Does Forge decide whether I'm approved?: No. JustFund runs its own assessment and makes the call. Forge can tell you whether funding is worth exploring and work with JustFund on the paperwork, but the approval, the amount and the terms are theirs, not ours.
What does it cost?: JustFund charges interest plus fees, which can include an assessment fee, a processing fee on what you draw, and sometimes a caveat fee. It is all repaid at the end. Rates and fees change, so check JustFund's current pricing before you commit. We will always give you clear figures on the legal work itself.
What kind of matter suits this?: Usually a property or financial settlement where there is enough equity in the pool to support it. A parenting matter on its own generally cannot be funded. If your parenting and property matters are running together, it may still be possible.
Should I just apply to JustFund myself?: You can. They have a short, anonymous eligibility check on their site. Most men find it more useful to have the strategy conversation first, so they understand what the legal work involves before taking on funding to pay for it.

Let's find out if there's a way forward.

Book a strategy call. We'll give you a straight read on your matter and whether funding is worth exploring, before you commit to anything.

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