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Bank of Mum and Dad: Recording How a Gift or Loan Will Be Treated
The Bank of Mum and Dad means financial help from parents to buy property
7 min read
Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets in a BFA
Cryptocurrency is treated as property for family law purposes. Tell each other about your holdings
8 min read
Same-Sex Couples and BFAs in Australia
The financial agreement rules do not change because you are a same-sex couple
6 min read
International Couples: Is an Australian BFA Recognised Overseas?
Recognition runs in both directions and is not automatic
7 min read
Prenups for FIFO and High-Income Earners
FIFO means fly-in fly-out work. Record allowances, bonuses and shift loadings alongside base salary
7 min read
Married or De Facto? Why It Changes Which BFA You Need
A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) records financial terms for separation
7 min read
Living Together? What Covers You Before You're Legally "De Facto"
Moving in together doesn't automatically give you the same financial rights as a married or established de facto couple
7 min read
I Own a Business. Do I Need a Prenup in Australia?
How a BFA can record the treatment of a business interest. Complex structures may not suit the platform. Check Suitability.
10 min read
Buying Property Together: What Your BFA Needs to Cover
How a BFA documents each person's contribution and keeps things clear if circumstances change.
9 min read
What Financial Rights Do De Facto Couples Have in Australia?
Property, financial support and retirement savings for couples living together without being married. Federal and WA rules differ.
8 min read
Can a BFA Cover a Family Home Deposit Contribution?
How a BFA records a parental contribution, and why you should clarify whether it is a gift or a loan.
7 min read
How a BFA Keeps an Inheritance Separate
In Australia, inherited assets can become part of the shared property pool. A BFA documents inherited money and property clearly from the start.
7 min read
Do I Need a Prenup If I Have Kids From a Previous Relationship?
How a BFA can record financial arrangements when you have children from a previous relationship. It cannot decide parenting arrangements.
8 min read
Property Purchase BFA Checklist
Everything to sort financially before both names go on a title.
6 min read
Second Marriages and Blended Families: Why a BFA Makes Sense
How a BFA records financial arrangements when one or both of you have children from a previous relationship.
9 min read
Example BFA Scenarios in Australia
Seven example scenarios showing financial arrangements a BFA can record.
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