Protect Your Assets with a Binding Financial Agreement Before Marriage

What’s included in your BFA Before Marriage

• Separate Property – Defines assets owned individually before marriage.
• Joint Property – Outlines assets acquired together and how they are managed.
• During the De Facto Relationship – Establishes financial obligations and responsibilities.
• Separation – Covers procedures and conditions in case of a relationship breakdown.
• Division of Property Upon Separation – Specifies how assets will be divided after separation.
• Independent Legal Advice – Ensures both parties receive separate legal counsel before signing.
• Taxes – Details tax implications related to asset division and financial obligations.
• Claims Against the Estate – Addresses potential claims for provision out of a deceased party’s estate.
• Notices – Specifies formal notification requirements under the agreement.
• Governing Law & Jurisdiction – Defines the applicable legal framework governing the agreement.
• Further Assurance – Ensures both parties will take necessary steps to uphold the agreement.
• Execution Page – Provides designated space for signatures and legal acknowledgment.
• Annexures (A, B, C) – Additional documentation supporting the agreement.
• Statement Under Section 90G of the Family Law Act 1975 – Confirms compliance with legal requirements.
• Separation Declaration Pursuant to Section 90D of the Family Law Act 1975 – Required declaration upon separation.