A de facto financial agreement is a legally binding contract that allows de facto couples to protect their assets before, during, or after their relationship. Choose the right template for your stage below.
Protect your assets before moving in together. A section 90UB financial agreement made before a de facto relationship begins.
View template →Formalise financial arrangements while living together. A section 90UC financial agreement made during a de facto relationship.
View template →Divide property and assets after separation. A section 90UD financial agreement made after a de facto relationship ends.
View template →A de facto financial agreement is a legally binding document under Part VIIIAB of the Family Law Act 1975 that allows de facto couples to determine how their property and financial resources will be divided, without going to court.
These agreements can be made at three stages of a de facto relationship:
Our de facto financial agreement templates are suitable for all de facto couples in Australia, including same-sex couples. If you live in Western Australia, our templates include notes on WA-specific requirements under sections 205ZN, 205ZO, and 205ZP of the Family Court Act 1997 (WA).
For a de facto financial agreement to be binding under the Family Law Act, both parties must:
Our templates include the required statement and certificate clauses. You will need to engage a lawyer separately for the independent legal advice - see our lawyer panel for affordable options.