Cairns Family Lawyers for financial agreements, binding financial agreements, prenuptial agreements, post-separation agreements, and cohabitation agreements.
Cairns Family Lawyers draft and review binding financial agreements that protect assets, manage risk for business owners and professionals, and reduce future disputes. Cairns Family Lawyers serve Edmonton, Redlynch, Smithfield, Gordonvale, Palm Cove, and surrounding Cairns areas with clear, precise documentation and independent legal advice that meets statutory requirements.
Strategic agreements create certainty. We help couples agree on property division and spousal maintenance before marriage, during relationships, or after separation. Our team tailors each agreement to your goals while ensuring full enforceability and compliance through independent legal advice certificates.
At Cairns Family Lawyers, we understand that every relationship and financial situation is unique. A well-drafted financial agreement can provide clarity, fairness, and peace of mind — helping couples protect assets, manage risks, and avoid unnecessary disputes in the future.
Clarity and enforceability
We avoid vague clauses, ensure full disclosure and build review mechanisms where appropriate so the agreement remains practical over time. Where a relationship has ended, a financial agreement can finalise settlement efficiently without filing consent orders, or it can complement orders where appropriate.
Next steps
Bring a list of assets and liabilities, income details and your goals. We map options, provide a fixed scope and prepare documents you can rely on.
Work with Cairns Family Lawyers to create a financial agreement that protects your future with clarity and care.
We know family law can feel overwhelming that’s why we’ve answered a few of the most common questions to help make things clearer and simpler for you.
A binding financial agreement, sometimes called a “prenup,” is a legally enforceable contract that sets out how property, assets, and financial resources will be divided if a relationship ends. It can also include spousal maintenance terms, providing certainty and protection for both parties.
A financial agreement can be made before marriage or a de facto relationship, during the relationship, or after separation. It’s especially useful when one partner has significant assets, owns a business, or wishes to avoid future disputes about finances.
Yes. For a financial agreement to be legally binding, both parties must receive independent legal advice from separate lawyers. This ensures each person fully understands their rights, the effect of the agreement, and the potential risks before signing.
Yes, but only under specific circumstances. Both parties can agree to terminate or replace a financial agreement, or the court may set it aside if there was fraud, duress, non-disclosure, or unfair conduct. It’s essential to keep the agreement updated if your circumstances change.
A financial agreement provides certainty, privacy, and control over financial matters. It helps couples manage expectations, protect individual assets, and resolve property and maintenance issues without needing to go to court.