If you are able to reach an agreement about your Family Law Property Settlement there are two ways that the agreement can be documented:
Entering into a Binding Financial Agreement ousts the jurisdiction of the Court to make Orders about the alteration of parties property interests. By entering into a BFA you are in effect contracting out of the ability of the Court to make a decision about what you are entitled to in a Family Law Property Settlement.
BFA’s can be entered into by parties to a marriage or de facto relationship, at the beginning of, during, or at the conclusion of the relationship and there is a requirement that each party to a BFA obtain independent legal advice prior to entering into the agreement.
Family Law: Statement of Preliminary Advice
TOP 10 Legal Financial Considerations when you are separating
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If you have entered into a BFA and you no longer wish to be bound by it, we can provide you with advice in relation to whether or not you have grounds to have the agreement set aside.
We offer flexible fee structures and payment arrangements for our clients including:
Our Family Lawyers will discuss our fees and charges with you and will provide an estimate of the fees and charges likely to arise in your matter.
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