Being engaged to be married, is an exciting time of planning and anticipation, as you contemplate the next phase of your relationship, with the expectation of a long and happy marriage. But the reality of divorce remains, and second marriages … Read More
Whilst we hear a lot about Prenups being signed by the wealthy and famous, they are not just an agreement for celebrities. In fact, any couple in Australia considering living together or getting married can enter into a prenuptial agreement. … Read More
When it comes to romance, you probably think of sunset walks along the beach, candlelit dinners, and receiving a big bunch of roses just because. You probably wouldn’t add a financial agreement to that list. But prenuptial agreements can actually … Read More
Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs – sometimes colloquially known as “pre-nups”), are usually designed to protect assets owned by one member of a couple from a claim by the other member of the couple in the event of separation. Typically, BFAs … Read More
In the Sun Herald on Sunday, 9 February 2014, there was yet another article which warned of the risks for people contemplating entering a Financial Agreement before marriage (or a “pre-nup” as they are commonly known). Cosima Marriner spoke to … Read More
A recent case decided by the Family Court in Sydney is a timely reminder for separating couples to formalise financial and property matters after separation. In this case, the wife won $6 million on lotto six months after separation from … Read More
Since 2009, the Family Law Act has applied to property disputes between de facto couples including same-sex de facto couples. This has led to a raft of enquiries to family lawyers from clients who are in, or contemplating entering into, … Read More
Couples who reach agreement about the financial matters between them can enter into a Financial Agreement to protect their assets. A Financial Agreement can be entered into at any stage of a relationship – either before getting married or moving … Read More