Legal Disclaimer

Last updated: March 2026

General Information Only

The templates and information provided on this website (familylawtemplates.com.au) are general in nature and are provided for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal counsel tailored to your specific circumstances.

No Lawyer-Client Relationship

Purchasing, downloading, or using a template from this website does not create a lawyer-client relationship between you and Family Law Templates Australia, its owners, employees, or any associated legal practitioners. The provision of templates is a document preparation service, not a legal advisory service.

Templates Are a Starting Point

Our templates are designed as professionally drafted starting points that you can customise for your particular situation. While our templates are drafted by qualified, practising Australian family lawyers and are designed to comply with the Family Law Act 1975, every situation is unique. Factors specific to your circumstances may require modifications, additions, or different approaches that a template cannot anticipate.

Independent Legal Advice

We strongly recommend that both parties to any agreement have their completed document reviewed by an independent qualified family lawyer before signing. This is particularly important because:

  • Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs): Under Sections 90G and 90UJ of the Family Law Act 1975, both parties must receive independent legal advice from a qualified legal practitioner for a BFA to be legally binding. Each practitioner must sign a certificate confirming they provided this advice. This is a mandatory legal requirement - without it, the agreement may not be enforceable.
  • Other agreements: While not always legally required, independent legal advice ensures your agreement is fair, comprehensive, and suited to your specific circumstances.

Australian Law Only

Our templates are drafted under and for use within the Australian legal system, specifically the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and associated federal legislation. They are not suitable for use in other jurisdictions. If one or both parties reside outside Australia, or if there are international elements to your situation, you should seek specific legal advice about jurisdictional issues.

No Guarantee of Outcome

We do not guarantee or warrant that any agreement completed using our templates will achieve a particular legal outcome, will be upheld by a court, or will be enforceable in all circumstances. Courts retain discretion to set aside agreements, particularly Binding Financial Agreements, in certain circumstances including (but not limited to) fraud, duress, unconscionability, and material non-disclosure.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Family Law Templates Australia, its owners, directors, employees, and associated legal practitioners will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost, or expense (whether direct, indirect, consequential, or otherwise) arising from or in connection with:

  • Your use of or reliance on any template or information provided on this website
  • Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the templates or website content
  • Any agreement or document you prepare using our templates
  • Any legal proceedings, disputes, or claims arising from agreements prepared using our templates

Copyright and Usage

All templates and content on this website are protected by copyright. Upon purchase, you are granted a personal, non-transferable licence to use the template for your own personal legal matter. You may not:

  • Redistribute, resell, or share the template with third parties
  • Use the template for commercial purposes (e.g. providing it as part of a legal or document preparation service)
  • Remove or alter any copyright notices within the template

Accuracy and Currency

While we make every effort to keep our templates current and accurate, the law is subject to change. Legislative amendments, new court decisions, and regulatory changes may affect the accuracy of our templates. We review our templates regularly but cannot guarantee they reflect the very latest legal developments at all times.

Governing Law

This disclaimer and your use of this website are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia. Any disputes arising from your use of this website or our templates will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Australia.

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