Prenuptial Agreements

General information about prenuptial agreements, also known as binding financial agreements, for couples planning to marry.

In Australia, prenuptial agreements are generally known as binding financial agreements.

Important note

This site does not provide legal advice on whether you should have one. If a financial agreement matters to you, each person should get independent family law advice.

When couples usually consider one

Common reasons include:

  • substantial assets
  • business interests
  • expected inheritances
  • children from earlier relationships
  • complex family or trust arrangements

For an agreement to be binding, both parties generally need independent legal advice and the agreement needs to be prepared properly.

Helpful starting points

  • a Queensland family lawyer
  • Legal Aid Queensland
  • the Queensland Law Society referral service