THE ULTIMATE 2025 AUSTRALIAN GUIDE TO BINDING FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS
THE ULTIMATE 2025 AUSTRALIAN GUIDE TO BINDING FINANCIAL AGREEMENTS (Prenups, Postnups, De Facto Agreements, and Separation) By Adams United Lawyers – Fixed-Fee Family Law Australia What Is a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA)? A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) is a private, legally enforceable agreement made under the Family Law Act 1975. It allows couples to decide...
Read MoreBLOG: How to Apply for Court Leave Out of Time (Australia 2025 Guide)
Court Leave Explained Missing the deadline for property settlement is more common than you think. If the time limit has already expired, you may still be allowed to proceed — but you must apply for court leave (also called “leave to proceed out of time”). This guide explains exactly how court leave works, who can...
Read MoreHow Much Does a Prenup Cost in Australia? (2025 Prices Explained)
Category: Family Law How Much Does a Prenup Cost in Australia? (2025 Prices Explained) If you’re thinking about protecting your assets, avoiding a messy separation, or preparing for marriage or a de facto relationship, one of the first questions most people ask is: “How much does a prenup actually cost?” In Australia, a prenup is...
Read MoreRed Flags Before You Sign a Prenup: What No One Tells You (Australia 2025)
Adams United Lawyers A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA), often called a “prenup,” can protect your assets, reduce future conflict, and give you certainty. Some agreements get overturned — not because of money, but because of red flags that people ignored at the start. Here are the warning signs family lawyers look for before signing any...
Read MoreWho Can Sign a Prenup in Australia?
Adama United Lawyers Who Can Sign a Prenup in Australia? (2025 Lawyer Guide) A prenup — legally called a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) — is one of the most effective tools to protect your assets, prevent future disputes, and clearly set out who keeps what if the relationship ends. But many couples still ask the...
Read MoreCAN AI DRAFT A PRENUP? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TRY (2025 GUIDE)
Fixed-Fee. No hidden extras. Australia-wide. Introduction With AI becoming a normal part of everyday life, many couples are asking the same question: “Can AI draft a prenup or Binding Financial Agreement for us?” The short answer is: AI can draft words — but it cannot create a legally enforceable BFA in Australia. A Binding Financial...
Read MoreDo We Become De Facto If I Move In?
(The question almost every Australian couple gets wrong) Adams United Lawyers Most people think they know the answer. “If we’ve been together six months, we’re de facto.” “If we share a bed, we’re de facto.” “If we don’t mix money, we’re not.” “If it’s his house, it’s his.” “If we split bills 50/50, we’re safe.”...
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