Apply for free legal help
Our team of lawyers work to provide free legal information, advice, and referrals for people who are experiencing financial problems.
Once you’ve made an application and we’ve checked your eligibility, we will assess what type of help we can provide, which may include legal information, advice, connecting you with a free lawyer, or helping you represent yourself in court.
Am I eligible?
You may be eligible if you are experiencing some of the following legal problems:
- Your debt is making it hard to pay your rent
- You have received fines connected to your experience of homelessness
- You are at risk of becoming bankrupt
- You are taking your employer to court for wage theft
- You are experiencing financial elder abuse
We also take into account your financial means and any special circumstances when deciding if we’re able to assist you.
If you’re not sure, you can apply for help online, and we’ll ask you a few questions to check your eligibility and help match you with the right Justice Connect service.
How we can help people with financial legal problems
Information
Clear, easy-to-understand explanations about the law and your legal rights and options.
Advice
Personalised guidance on what the law means for you and what steps you can take.
Referrals
Connecting you to pro bono lawyers in our network to provide ongoing help for free.
Free self-help tools for people with financial legal problems
Ask a lawyer a question
If you have a specific, non-urgent legal question about financial legal problems, you can ask a lawyer for free using Justice Connect Answers.
10 mins
Online legal clinic
Are you behind in rent?
If you’re a renter in Victoria who is behind in rent, facing an eviction, or a rent increase, our free online tool Dear Landlord can guide you through your options and help you take action.
10 mins
Letter generator
Free self-help resources for people with financial legal problems
Where else to get help
Select your state to find other places to get legal support near you.
