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 officially called a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA).
Prices vary widely between law firms, but here is the real breakdown for 2025 based on national averages — and what you actually get for your money.
1️⃣ Average Cost of a Prenup in Australia
In 2025, the typical price range for a prenup (BFA) is:
💰 Drafting a Prenup:
$2,000 – $5,500+
💰 Independent Legal Advice (Review):
$900 – $2,200
Pricing depends on:
- The complexity of your assets
- Whether negotiations are needed
- Whether superannuation splitting is included
- Whether parenting considerations apply
- Your lawyer’s level of experience
- Whether it’s urgent
- Whether your partner’s lawyer negotiates heavily
Some firms advertise cheap prices but add extra fees later.
2️⃣ Adams United Lawyers – Fixed Fee (No Hidden Costs)
Most firms charge hourly rates or add fees for negotiations.
At Adams United Lawyers, the pricing is transparent:
✔ Drafting a Prenup (Full BFA): $2,200 fixed fee
Includes:
- Custom Australian-compliant BFA
- All recitals and schedules
- Future and current asset clauses
- Superannuation clauses
- Negotiation with other side
- All amendments
- Independent Legal Advice Certificate (your partner’s lawyer must provide their own)
✔ Review & Independent Legal Advice: $990 fixed fee
Includes:
- Full clause-by-clause review
- Negotiation points
- Recommendation list
- Certificate of independent legal advice
- 24-hour turnaround available
There are no hidden costs, no add-ons, and no hourly surprises.
3️⃣ Why Prices Vary Between Law Firms
Several factors affect cost:
📌 Complexity of the asset pool
Businesses, trusts, companies and large super accounts require more drafting.
📌 Level of negotiation required
If your partner’s lawyer rewrites the agreement multiple times, it increases cost at most firms (but not at Adams United Lawyers).
📌 Urgency
Urgent prenups needed within 72 hours usually attract extra fees at standard firms.
📌 Experience of the lawyer
Junior lawyers may charge less, but their agreements are more likely to be overturned.
📌 Whether the agreement is “pre”, “post” or “de facto”
All are BFAs but require different sections of the Act.
4️⃣ What Happens If You Choose a Cheap Prenup?
Many cheap online templates come from:
- USA
- UK
- Canada
- Generalised “DIY” law websites
These are not legally enforceable in Australia.
Problems include:
- invalid structure
- missing recitals
- no advice certificates
- no Australian references
- missing disclosure
- vulnerability to being overturned for duress/unfairness
A cheap prenup can cost $50,000+ later in litigation when it gets thrown out.
5️⃣ What a Good Prenup Should Include (Checklist)
A valid prenup must have:
✔ Full disclosure
✔ Independent legal advice for each partner
✔ Signed certificates
✔ Correct Family Law Act section (90B, 90C, 90D, 90UB, 90UC, 90UD)
✔ Fair, negotiated terms
✔ Protection of future assets
✔ Clear separation processes
✔ Superannuation clauses
✔ Child-related considerations
✔ Clean revocation clauses
This is why expert drafting matters.
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Want a Fixed Fee Prenup You Can Rely On?
Adams United Lawyers provide:
✔ $2,200 drafting (fixed fee, no hidden extras)
✔ $990 independent legal advice review
✔ 72-hour turnaround
✔ National service
Your financial future deserves clarity and protection.
FAQ – How Much Does a Prenup Cost in Australia?
1. What is the average cost of a prenup in Australia?
Most couples pay between $2,000 and $5,500 for a properly drafted prenup, and between $900 and $2,200 for the required independent legal advice. Prices vary depending on complexity and negotiations.
2. Why do some prenups cost more than others?
Costs depend on:
- the size and complexity of the asset pool
- whether businesses, trusts, or companies are involved
- the level of negotiation required
- the urgency of the agreement
- the experience of the lawyer drafting it
More complexity = more drafting time.
3. Are cheap online prenup templates legal in Australia?
No. Most low-cost templates come from the USA, UK, or Canada, and they are not enforceable under the Family Law Act 1975. Using a cheap template is one of the main reasons prenups get overturned in court.
4. What is included in the Adams United Lawyers fixed fee?
For $2,200 drafting, you get:
✔ A custom Australian-compliant Binding Financial Agreement
✔ All clauses, recitals, and schedules
✔ Negotiation with the other lawyer
✔ All amendments
✔ Future and current asset protection
✔ Superannuation clauses
✔ Fast turnaround
For $990 review you get:
✔ Full clause-by-clause review
✔ Legal advice
✔ Negotiation points
✔ Certificate of independent legal advice
✔ 24-hour turnaround available
5. Do both partners have to pay for lawyers?
Yes. Australian law requires independent legal advice for both parties.
Each partner must have their own lawyer and receive their own Independent legal advice certificate.
6. Does a prenup include superannuation?
Yes — a valid prenup should include super splitting or non-splitting clauses, depending on your agreement. Firms often charge more for this, but it’s included in the Adams United fixed fee.
7. Can a prenup be done urgently?
Yes. Many couples need a prenup drafted within 72 hours before a wedding or settlement. Urgent fees apply at most law firms, but Adams United Lawyers offer a standard fixed fee with fast turnaround.
8. Can a prenup be overturned if it was cheap?
Cheap prenups are more likely to be invalid due to:
- missing disclosures
- missing certificates
- incorrect legal structure
- overseas templates
- unfair terms
A poorly drafted prenup can cost tens of thousands later in litigation.
9. How do I know if a prenup is worth the cost?
A prenup is essential if you:
- own a home
- have investments or business interests
- expect an inheritance
- have children from a previous relationship
- want certainty and less conflict
The cost of a prenup is tiny compared to the cost of going to court.
10. How do I get a prenup quote?
Adams United Lawyers provides fixed-fee prenups nationwide.
You can book a free consultation today.
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Learn more about Australian Family Law Legislation
https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2015L00079/latest/text
