Adams United Lawyers
At Adams United Lawyers, we provide clear, fast, and fully compliant Independent Legal Advice (ILA) for all Binding Financial Agreements, Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements, Cohabitation Agreements, Separation BFAs, and Consent Orders.
We offer fixed-fee independent legal advice with a 24-hour turnaround so you can finalise your agreement confidently and legally.
Why Independent Legal Advice Is Required
Under the Family Law Act 1975, a Binding Financial Agreement is only legally enforceable if both parties receive independent legal advice from separate qualified solicitors.
This advice must cover:
- Whether the agreement is to your advantage or disadvantage
- The effect of the agreement on your rights
- Whether entering into the agreement is prudent
- Your solicitor providing a signed advice certificate
If these steps are not followed, the agreement may be challenged or set aside later.
Our Fixed-Fee Independent Legal Advice Package
We offer clear, simple pricing with no hidden fees:
Independent Legal Advice & Review — $990 fixed fee (inc GST)
You receive:
- Full review of the drafted BFA or proposed BFA
- A detailed written assessment of each clause
- Explanation of risks, obligations, and legal effect
- Negotiation points (if required)
- A signed Independent Legal Advice Certificate
- 24–48 hour turnaround
- Australia-wide service (phone or Zoom)
This service applies to:
s 90B (prenup), s 90C (during marriage), s 90D (separation), s 90UC (de facto), s 90UD (post-separation de facto).
When You Need Independent Legal Advice
You require ILA if:
- You’ve been given a Binding Financial Agreement to sign
- You’re entering a prenup, postnup, or cohabitation agreement
- You’re signing a separation BFA after a relationship breakdown
- Your partner’s lawyer has drafted an agreement you must have independently reviewed
- You want to avoid court proceedings and ensure the BFA is watertight
If you are drafting and reviewing at the same time, you will need two separate lawyers — we can refer an independent review solicitor if your partner is using Adams United Lawyers.
What Our Independent Legal Advice Covers
Your review includes:
✔ Clause-by-clause explanation
Clear, jargon-free summary of every clause and how it affects you.
✔ Identification of risks
Whether the agreement is fair, enforceable, or exposes you to future claims.
✔ Negotiation points (if needed)
If clauses require amendment, we explain what should change and why.
✔ Advice on likely court outcomes
We assess the agreement against the four-step court process.
✔ Independent Legal Advice Certificate
Your signed certificate as required under the Family Law Act.
Fast Nationwide Service
We review BFAs for clients across:
Queensland – New South Wales – Victoria – South Australia – Western Australia – Tasmania – Northern Territory – ACT
Zoom, phone, or email — your entire review can be completed remotely.
Internal Links Added:
✔ Prenuptial Agreement (Prenup)
✔ Binding Child Support Agreement
✔ Parenting Plans & Arrangements
What You Need to Provide
Before the appointment, please send:
- A copy of the draft BFA
- A copy of your partner’s full financial disclosure
- Any previous legal correspondence
- Your identification
We handle everything else.
Urgent 24-Hour Reviews Available
If your partner has presented you with a BFA at short notice, we offer priority turnaround.
Simply contact us and mark the matter as urgent.
Domestic Violence & Safety Considerations
If you have safety concerns or feel pressured to sign, we can help you assess your legal rights.
Support service:
DV Connect (Queensland)
Call Us Today
Phone: 1800 407 792
Email: kadams@adamsunited.com.au
Fast fixed-fee reviews Australia-wide.
ADAMS UNITED LAWYERS EST 2007
