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Prenuptial Agreements

Binding Financial Agreements - Prenuptial Agreements

A binding financial agreement (also known as a prenuptial agreement or prenup) is an important contract. It can help both parties protect their assets after a breakup. Saving time, stress and money. The parties can enter into a binding financial agreement before, during or after a marriage or de-facto relationship. It’s also important that you consult an experienced family lawyer. Please contact us to find out how we can help.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Binding Financial Agreements or Prenuptial Agreements (prenups)

A binding financial agreement (BFA) is a contract. You and your partner can make a BFA at any stage of your relationship:

• Before getting married (also known as a prenuptial agreement or a prenup)
• During your de facto relationship
• During your marriage (also known as a post-nuptial agreement)
• After separating or divorcing

You’re not legally required to have a binding financial agreement. But it can be very helpful.

Advantages of getting a binding financial agreement can include:

  • Bypass the family court. This can save a lot of time, money and stress. Essentially, a BFA allows the parties to decide how they want their assets divided, not the family court.
  • Both parties can make their own decisions, rather than relying on a judge.
  • Both parties can reduce conflict and hopefully maintain a positive relationship. In the future, you’ll probably need to make important decisions together. So it helps if you’re on good terms. 
A binding financial agreement is a legally binding contract that address what happens to a couple’s finances and property if there is a break down in a marriage or de-facto relationship. The Family Law Act 1975 is the relevant legislation which applies to binding financial agreements

Breaching a BFA is a breach of contract.

If there is a breach, we suggest you ask the party to comply. If that fails, please contact us for advice.

Most binding financial agreements cost about $3000 to $5000. 

If you’re experiencing financial difficulty, please contact us to discuss our fee options.

Most lawyers will charge per client for a binding financial agreement. This usually costs around $3000 to $5000. It could cost more if your situation is more complicated.