Protect Your Assets with a Binding Financial Agreement Before a De Facto Relationship

Table of Contents – A structured outline of the agreement for easy navigation.

Separate Property – Defines assets owned individually before and during the de facto relationship.

Joint Property – Outlines assets acquired together and their management.

During the De Facto Relationship – Establishes financial obligations and responsibilities.

Separation – Covers procedures and conditions in case of a relationship breakdown.

Division of Property – Specifies how assets and liabilities will be divided post-separation.

Independent Legal Advice – Ensures both parties receive separate legal counsel before signing.

Tax Considerations – Details tax implications related to asset division.

Claims Against Estate – Addresses provisions for claims made against a deceased party’s estate.

Notices – Defines communication procedures between parties regarding the agreement.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction – Specifies the applicable legal framework governing the agreement.

Further Assurance – Ensures both parties take necessary steps to uphold the agreement.

Execution Page – Contains designated spaces for official signatures and legal acknowledgment.

Annexure A – Assets and Liabilities – Supplementary documentation detailing financial disclosures.

Annexure B – Additional supporting documentation as required.

Annexure C – Further relevant annexures related to the agreement.

Statement Under Section 90G of the Family Law Act 1975 – Confirms compliance with legal requirements.

Separation Declaration Pursuant to Section 90DA of the Family Law Act 1975 – Required declaration upon separation.