Our Binding Financial Agreement guide is designed for Australian couples who want to protect their assets—including real estate, superannuation, and business interests—without the stress of the Family Court. This pack outlines our proven 3-step process for obtaining independent legal advice and highlights the significant BFA risk associated with using a DIY BFA or an online template. Ensure your agreement is 'watertight' and legally binding under the Family Law Act by following our comprehensive readiness checklist.

Free Guide: The 2026 Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) Readiness Pack

Why You Need This Guide

A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) is the only way in Australia to “contract out” of the Family Law Act. Without one, a Judge may decide how your house, business, and retirement savings are split if your relationship ends.

Warning:

Many “cheap” online templates or AI-generated agreements are rarely binding. Under Section 90G, a BFA can be ruled invalid if the drafting is vague or if independent legal advice was not robust.

What’s Inside the Readiness Pack:

  • The BFA Readiness Checklist: A complete list of the financial documents you need to gather, from real estate appraisals to superannuation statements.
  • The “Golden Rule” of Disclosure: Why hiding an asset can overturn your entire agreement.
  • Our 3-Step “Watertight” Process: How we move from a Strategy Call to the mandatory Certificate of Independent Legal Advice.
  • Future-Proofing Your Assets: How to account for children or future inheritances to prevent the BFA being set aside for “hardship” later.

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Our Binding Financial Agreement guide is designed for Australian couples who want to protect their assets—including real estate, superannuation, and business interests—without the stress of the Family Court. This pack outlines our proven 3-step process for obtaining independent legal advice and highlights the significant BFA risk associated with using a DIY BFA or an online template. Ensure your agreement is 'watertight' and legally binding under the Family Law Act by following our comprehensive readiness checklist.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Explore Our BFA Resource Library

While the BFA Readiness Pack gives you the tools to start, our expert articles help you understand the “why” behind Australian asset protection:

5 Myths About Binding Financial Agreements

  • Why read this: Understand why a “simple” agreement isn’t always enough and why some BFAs fail to protect you in court.

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Binding Financial Agreements

  • Why read this: Learn about the technical requirements of Section 90G and how to avoid “vague” drafting that leads to invalidity.

The “Cheap Template” Trap: Why DIY and AI Agreements Fail

  • Why read this: A deep dive into the BFA risk of using non-lawyer documents and the necessity of robust independent legal advice.

How to Protect Your Assets and Secure Your Future

  • Why read this: Our foundational guide on “contracting out” of the Family Law Act to safeguard your house, business, and superannuation.

Why Choose Bennett Carroll?

  • Specialist Expertise: We build custom, “watertight” clauses tailored to Australian law.

  • 100% Remote Service: We meet you online or over the phone—no need to step foot in a law office.

  • Asset Protection Leaders: Safeguard what you brought into the relationship, including family inheritances or business interests.

Take the First Step Today

Don’t leave your assets to chance. Contact our experienced family law team to discuss how a BFA can work for you. We serve clients across Australia.

Phone us on 1300 334 566 or leave your details below and we will get back to you.

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