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Asset Protection | Pre-Nup

Pre-Nup Piggy BankWhen you’re starting out in a new relationship you may find it hard to consider departure from your loved one in the future. All relationships must end – either by a separation, or by the passing of a loved one.  Planning for the future involves thinking carefully about both of these scenarios.

At Family Law Matters, we specialise in providing advice to help you plan for your future in the event of a separation.

If you are entering a new relationship and you are bringing assets (no matter how small compared to your new partner), it’s comforting to know there are ways to ensure you are entitled to keep what’s yours.  If you have children from previous relationships, this will no doubt be a high priority for you – protecting your assets from any claims so your children can rightfully benefit from the assets you have worked hard to build.

A “Binding Financial Agreement” (or more colloquially known as a “pre-nup”) is the right tool for most couples entering a new relationship.  The Financial Agreement may be implemented before you start living together and at any time during your relationship.  They are available for de facto couples and those contemplating marriage.  If you are already married, there are still opportunities to have a Financial Agreement to provide security.  This level of flexibility means that at any stage of your relationship, you can feel assured that we can help you implement some asset protection strategies.

If there is no Financial Agreement in place, you are at the mercy of the Family Law Act – and the very discretionary property adjustment regime, as well as the highly controversial rights to spousal maintenance.  If you would like information about how the laws would be applied to adjust property interests, please click here.

By entering a Financial Agreement, you and your partner effectively put aside the Family Law Act, and you have the chance to write your own rules about what will happen if your relationship ends.

The types of rules which can be put into place with a Financial Agreement can include:

  • A full summary of your assets at the time you enter the Agreement, to avoid disputes about the value of the assets you each bring;
  • A “quarantine” of your assets from any claims, including property, superannuation and future inheritances;
  • How you will acquire assets together in future;
  • How you will pay for accommodation expenses, particularly if you are living in a property owned solely by you (or your partner);
  • What happens to the jointly owned assets in the event of a separation; and
  • Waiving the statutory rights to spousal maintenance in the event of a separation.

Our own practice experience is that all clients who have entered into a Financial Agreement have never needed to contact us to implement the agreement after separation – we like to think this is because we help you engage in the “uncomfortable conversation” with your loved one about planning for the future.  By the end of the process you both feel comfort knowing where each of you stand financially – expectations are discussed, managed and a way forward is agreed.  You are both free to continue doing what you should do – growing your relationship together.

Entering a Financial Agreement is a simple way to avoid your hard earned assets being open to a claim.

If you would like to protect your assets for the future, please call Family Law Matters on 02 9523 3007 or complete the contact form to arrange an initial consultation to discuss your Financial Agreement / Pre-Nup with one of our specialist Family Law Solicitors.

Just a few short words from our clients:

Family Law Matters are comprehensive, strategic, one step ahead and a powerful opponent. Antonella, Jena, Grace have been there for us from day one. Very professional and caring! Which is so very rare to find! Highly recommended !

Kristina,  Avondale Heights

I would like to thank Nicole for the assistance that she gave me, she was helpful and sympathetic.

K.C, NSW

About Us

At Family Law Matters, we understand that you may be experiencing a challenging time. It is our mission to help you navigate the process of your separation, or asset protection in a new relationship. Once all the legal aspects are complete, you are free to begin a new journey.

Established in 2002, we recognise the need in the community for a practical and sensitive approach to Family Law.

Why Family Law Matters?

Our philosophy is that it is in your best interests to settle your matter in a fair, sensible and practical manner. Family Law Matters achieve this by approaching each matter in a sensitive and practical way, by empowering you with the knowledge of your rights and responsibilities, and securing a cost-effective, equitable result.

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87a Cronulla St
CRONULLA NSW 2230
CBD Appointments also available by request.
PO Box 192
CRONULLA NSW 2230

P (02) 9523 3007
F (02) 9523 3008
info@familylawmatters.com.au

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