Prenuptial Agreements
General information about binding financial agreements for couples planning to marry.
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
Ready to get married?
Start with the booking form
Fill out the booking form and pay the fee, then prepare your Notice of Intended Marriage with NOIM Easy. Once we receive your paperwork and check availability, we confirm the date, time, and place for your short legal marriage.