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Protecting your Assets in Family Law Matters

When can I enter a Financial Agreement?

You are able to enter a Financial Agreement with the consent of both parties at the following stages of the relationship:

  1. Prior to entering a de facto relationship;

  2. Prior to marriage;

  3. During a de facto relationship and prior to separation;

  4. During a marriage and prior to separation;

  5. After separation of a de facto relationship;

  6. After a divorce order has been made.

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How can I protect my assets prior to or during the relationship?

You can enter a Financial Agreement during your relationship in relation to property division and have certainty about what property you retain if you separate from your partner or spouse.

Pre-nuptial or Cohabitation Agreements set out how property division or property settlement will occur if you and your partner or spouse separate. They provide clarity and peace of mind to couples about the financial future. This can be particularly important where there are children from a previous relationship.

Common reasons for couples to enter Financial Agreements are:

  1. To protect substantial inheritances or gifts received by one person in the relationship;

  2. To protect assets acquired prior to the commencement of the relationship;

  3. To protect a business or company; and

  4. To ensure certainty in the event of separation.

The Agreement can provide that a range of assets and liabilities are kept separate and that if the relationship ends, one party can keep those assets and liabilities free from any claim by the other party. This can include a range of assets such as cars, savings and superannuation, not just property.

The Agreement can also set out how you will divide any assets that you purchase together during the relationship.

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The Family Law Act 1975 is the legislation used for all family law matters in Australia, save for Western Australia.

We provide fixed fee binding financial agreements for parties across Australia. We have assisted clients with matters involving international assets, high net worth property pools, complex trust and business structures.

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Divorce

Whilst divorce is usually a relatively simple process, there are several legal factors that require specific attention to ensure that the application process proceeds smoothly.

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Domestic Violence

Whether you are seeking to apply for a Domestic Violence Order from the Court as an aggrieved party or you are opposing a Domestic Violence Application, we are able to assist you.

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De Facto Relationships

De facto couples have the same legal issues as married couples, and some extra legal issues on top.

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Children's Issues

Children’s issues are the most important, and can often be the hardest, to resolve after a separation.

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International Family Law

Robbins Watson have the necessary expertise to assist overseas clients and law firms in international and domestic matrimonial and de facto disputes in the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

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Property Division Between Separating Couples

We provide specialist advice with respect to all facets of the division of property between separating couples, whether they were married or de facto, as well as spousal maintenance.

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Prenuptial and Cohabitation Agreements

If you are currently in a relationship, you and your partner can enter into a Financial Agreement which sets out how the property of each of you will be divided up, in the event that you separate. They are often referred to as Cohabitation, prenuptial Agreements or “Prenups”, which you may recognise.

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