Prenuptial agreements in Australia are called binding financial agreements. Why couples use them, why each partner needs a lawyer, and where to start.
In Australia, prenuptial agreements are usually called binding financial agreements.
Important point
This site does not give legal advice about whether you should have one.
If a financial agreement matters to you, each person should get independent legal advice from a family lawyer.
Why people ask about them
Common reasons include:
- substantial assets
- business interests
- children from earlier relationships
- trusts or family property issues
Helpful starting points
- Legal Aid Queensland
- a Queensland family lawyer
- the Queensland Law Society referral service