Getting a Prenuptial Agreement
Thinking about protecting your assets before marriage or a de facto relationship? Our prenuptial agreement lawyers provide legal advice and representation for individuals in Adelaide, South Australia entering into a prenup or binding financial agreement. As experienced prenup solicitors, we help clients establish clear, enforceable financial arrangements that provide certainty and protection, whether you're planning ahead of a wedding or formalising terms during an existing relationship.
Our Legal Services
Our Adelaide prenuptial agreement attorneys provide legal advice and representation on matters including:
- Prenuptial Agreements: Drafting a prenup agreement before marriage to protect assets brought into the relationship.
- Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs): Advising on binding financial agreements entered into before, during, or after a marriage or de facto relationship.
- De Facto Financial Agreements: Preparing agreements for couples in a de facto relationship who wish to formalise their financial arrangements.
- Independent Legal Advice: Providing the independent legal advice required by law for a BFA to be enforceable, for either party to the agreement.
- Reviewing Existing Agreements: Reviewing a prenup or BFA prepared by the other party's solicitor before you sign.
- Amending or Terminating Agreements: Advising on varying or setting aside an existing binding financial agreement where circumstances have changed.
To speak with a prenup lawyer, Contact Wadlow Solicitors and schedule an appointment with Blake Wadlow.
How Much Does a Prenup Cost in Australia?
The cost of a prenup in Australia depends on the complexity of the assets involved and whether both parties are cooperating on terms or negotiating them. Because a binding financial agreement requires each party to receive independent legal advice, both sides will incur their own legal fees, which is a formal requirement rather than an optional extra. Engaging a family lawyer for a prenup early gives enough time to properly document your assets and negotiate terms before a wedding date puts pressure on the process.
Legal insight: Read our article on whether you should get a prenuptial agreement.
Why a Binding Financial Agreement Provides Certainty
Without a BFA in place, the division of property after a relationship breakdown is determined by the court with reference to contributions and future needs, a process that can be lengthy, costly, and unpredictable. A binding financial agreement allows a couple to set their own terms in advance, offering clarity that court-based property settlements don't provide. This is particularly relevant for de facto couples, who are often surprised to learn they have property settlement rights even without a BFA in place.
Legal insight: Read our article on property settlements for de facto couples in Australia.
Why Choose Wadlow Solicitors for Your Prenuptial Agreement
We provide objective legal advice for your matter. As family lawyers in Adelaide, we act for both parties to a prenup or BFA, giving us practical insight into how these agreements are negotiated and drafted from both sides.
- Family Values: We understand these conversations can feel sensitive to raise with a partner, and provide clear, non-judgemental guidance throughout.
- Commercial Approach: We focus on practical terms that protect your position while remaining fair and durable if circumstances change.
- Over 45 Years of Experience: We have provided legal services in Adelaide for over four decades, applying established knowledge of family law and BFA requirements.
Contact Wadlow Solicitors or call us on (08) 8212 2955 to schedule an appointment with our Adelaide lawyers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much does a prenup cost in Australia?
Costs vary depending on the complexity of your assets and whether both parties agree on terms early or require negotiation. As independent legal advice is required for each party, you should budget for your own legal fees separately from your partner's. Call us on (08) 8212 2955 for an initial assessment and a clear fee estimate.
How long does it take to prepare a prenuptial agreement?
A straightforward prenup can often be finalised within a couple of weeks, provided both parties are cooperative and have disclosed their assets. More complex agreements involving business interests or trusts can take longer to negotiate.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Please bring 100 points of identification (such as a driver's licence and passport), a list of your current assets, liabilities, and income, details of any business or trust interests, and a summary of what you'd like the agreement to cover.
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