How It Works
Getting a legally binding financial agreement doesn't have to cost thousands in legal fees. Our professionally drafted templates make the process simple, affordable, and fast.
1
Choose Your Template
- Browse our templates by relationship type and stage.
- Not sure which one you need? Use our template finder on the Binding Financial Agreement page.
- De facto, marriage, divorce, property, children - we have templates for every situation.
2
Download & Customise
- Instant download after purchase - Word (.docx) and PDF formats.
- Each template comes with a clause-by-clause guide explaining every section.
- Fill in your details, assets, and agreed terms.
- An example filled-in version is included so you can see how it's done.
- Typically takes a few hours to complete.
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Get Independent Legal Advice
- For a BFA to be legally binding, both parties must receive independent legal advice (ILA).
- Each party needs their own separate lawyer.
- The lawyer reviews the agreement, explains the effect on your rights, and signs a certificate.
- Our lawyer panel offers affordable ILA starting from competitive rates.
- This is the most important step - it's what makes the agreement legally binding.
4
Sign & Exchange
- Both parties sign the agreement.
- Both lawyers sign their certificates (annexed to the agreement).
- Each party keeps an original signed copy.
- The agreement is now legally binding under the Family Law Act.
- Store your original safely - you may need it in the future.