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Binding Financial Agreements

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Are you getting married or entering a de facto relationship and looking for a way to protect your assets in case things don’t work out? A Binding Financial Agreement can help you do that by clearly outlining how the parties to the agreement will divide their property in case of a separation, dispute or death. At Kells, our highly experienced family law team can offer you assistance in drafting and entering a Binding Financial Agreement.

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How Can Our Family Lawyers Help?

If you’re thinking about getting married or entering into a de facto relationship, one area of concern for you might be the protection of your assets in the event that, for whatever reason, the relationship doesn’t work out the way you hoped.

The family lawyers at Kells understand the importance of properly protecting your financial interests and are here to provide you with legal advice and assistance regarding the execution of Binding Financial Agreements.


We can help you create a legally binding and enforceable financial agreement that takes into account all of your assets, liabilities and income — an agreement that will protect your interests should the relationship end in a separation.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a Binding Financial Agreement?

    A Binding Financial Agreement is a written document that is entered into under the Family Law Act and allows parties to outline how their property is to be divided in the event that they separate or have already separated.


    By signing a Binding Financial Agreement the parties forgo any rights they may have to make a claim against their partner under the Family Law Act. Instead, the Binding Financial Agreement outlines how their property is to be divided if the parties separate.

  • Is a Binding Financial Agreement the same as a prenuptial agreement?

    Many people have heard of ‘prenuptial agreements’ or ‘pre-nups’ through American television shows or movies. Such agreements like superannuation splitting as well can be entered into under Australian Family Law but they are referred to as ‘Binding Financial Agreements’.

  • When can I enter into a Binding Financial Agreement?

    Binding Financial Agreements are not just for people considering marriage. Binding Financial Agreements can be entered into almost anytime including before the relationship or cohabitation commences, during or after marriage and after separation.

  • Can de facto couples have a Binding Financial Agreement?

    Binding Financial Agreements are also able to be entered into in de facto relationships and same sex relationships. People considering entering into a de facto relationship or marriage can set out how their assets are to be divided in the event of their relationship breaking down.

  • When is a Binding Financial Agreement valid?

    For a Binding Financial Agreement to be valid there are a number of technical and legal requirements to be satisfied. It must be in writing and signed by each party and their lawyers. If the agreement is not drafted carefully and accurately it may not be enforceable and it may later be challenged or even set aside by the court.

  • Do I need legal advice for a Binding Financial Agreement?

    The law states each party must receive their own independent legal advice regarding the Binding Financial Agreement for it to be binding and enforceable. Each party must discuss the agreement with their own lawyer. The agreement needs to be voluntarily entered into and once properly signed is binding on the parties to the agreement provided each person has received independent legal advice from a legal practitioner regarding the effect of the agreement on the rights of that party and the advantages and disadvantages at the time the advice was provided to the party making the agreement.

  • What is the advantage of entering into a Binding Financial Agreement?

    By entering a Binding Financial Agreement you are provided with certainty as to the division of your property should you separate from your partner. It also allows you to protect the assets that you have entered the relationship with or potentially future assets that you may acquire such as by way of an inheritance.


    By entering a Binding Financial Agreement, the parties are not bound by the Family Law Act provided the agreement is not set aside. The Binding Financial Agreement also allows you to make provisions that suit you and your spouse or former spouse specifically.

Get The Right Legal Advice for Your Binding Financial Agreement

Call our family lawyers today to discuss your matter.

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