De Facto Separation Agreement Template
Making a Financial Agreement allows you to decide how to divide joint financial resources rather than having the court impose a decision for you.
Financial Agreements allow you to decide how to divide resources between yourselves which can reduce the financial and emotional strain of separating.
This De facto Separation Agreement kit provides the framework for a compliant property settlement contract that will save you hundreds and possibly thousands of dollars. Not to mention the wasted time and anxiety that comes with lengthy court proceedings.
This is the same type of agreement that a separating or divorced couple might use except it is applicable to both hetero and same-sex couples.
It provides all the guidance you need to create a legally binding, protective Settlement Agreement.
Your financial agreement kit includes a comprehensive manual that explains the law as it applies to this agreement. It will show you in simple terms how to thoroughly cover important legal requirements, and how to complete your agreement in detail.
Get Started with a Separation Agreement Kit- Just $49
A word of warning
If you do decide to download a document from the internet, only a document drafted to comply with Australia’s Family Law Act 1975 and reviewed by an Australian lawyer will protect you. If you can’t speak in person to the staff of the company making the offer, proceed with caution.
On the other hand, if you want to speak with us, all you have to do is pick up the phone and call 1800 608 088.
This video explains how our system works.
Fixed Pricing — No Nasty Surprises
| Step | What’s Included | Price (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. BFA Planner | Download, complete, and submit the BFA Planner – categories and approximate values only, no exact account numbers needed. Yours to keep regardless of what happens next, along with your User’s Guide, Process Guide, and bonus Will Kit. | $49 |
| 2. Submit & Confirm | We check we’ve understood your situation and intentions before anything proceeds – catching any gaps early, before you commit to the next stage. | Complimentary |
| 3. Fine-Tune | Your matter formally begins with a single payment covering everything that follows. We work through the finer detail together by phone and email – the points people often miss – getting your agreement ready for final Legal Review. | $3,250 |
| 4. Legal Review | Both parties receive legal advice and certification from two independent lawyers, one for each of you. This is required to make your financial agreement binding. | Included |
| 5. Sign | Once your lawyers are satisfied, you’ll receive the finalised version to sign. | — |
| Total Cost for Two People | $ | |
| $ covers most couples. If your situation involves something more complicated – multiple companies or family trusts, multiple businesses – there may be an additional fee. We will tell you what it is before you pay anything beyond the $49, not after. | ||
“Hi Ian, I can’t thank you enough for the great service I received from you and your team. When I had queries, I received prompt replies. Several times you replied by telephone. This is unheard of from most online businesses. I am also grateful for the amount of money I saved, unbelievable. I have no hesitation in recommending you to family and friends.”
– John V
Quick Answers Before You Start
Can we do everything remotely? Yes – entirely. The kit is downloaded instantly. Your completed BFA Planner is submitted online. The solicitor appointments are conducted by phone or Zoom. You never need to visit an office. This works just as well whether you’re in the same city or on opposite sides of the country.
What if we have superannuation to divide? The BFA Planner covers superannuation too. Note that super splitting involves an additional step: your super fund needs to approve the draft superannuation agreement before you proceed to the Legal Advice stage. We’ll guide you through this.
Is the Certificate of Legal Advice guaranteed? In the vast majority of cases, yes. In rare circumstances a solicitor may identify a concern – such as evidence of duress or undisclosed assets – that prevents them from issuing the Certificate. If this occurs we’ll discuss it with you directly. It happens very rarely, but we believe in being upfront about it.
Get Started with a Separation Agreement Kit- Just $49
Forget Legal Jargon and blank legal Forms
Getting started here means answering a set of plain-English questions about your situation – in your own words, at your own pace.
We’ll ask about what you own and owe: property, super, savings, debts, vehicles, etc, and how you wish to divide it.
The completed BFA Planner is yours to keep and serves as a properly organised record of your property and finances, which is what a thorough property settlement needs.
It’s a Word document you can save, step away from, and come back to. Nothing is sent anywhere until you choose to send it – so there’s no pressure to have every answer ready before you start.
When you do send your completed Planner to us for review, that’s what gets things moving. Your answers are used to build your draft Financial Agreement, drawing on the framework we’ve refined across thousands of BFAs since 2009 – reviewed personally by our team.
Then our team will be in touch. If your arrangement fits within the scope of the Legal Review Service, we’ll confirm it and talk you through what happens next; if it isn’t quite there yet, we’ll explain why and what still needs sorting.
If it’s ready to proceed, a single payment of $3,250 gets your matter formally underway, and covers everything from that point to signing. From there, we work through the finer detail together by phone and email – the points people often miss – getting your agreement ready for the legal advice stage.
Then two independent lawyers, one for each of you, provide the advice and certification the Family Law Act 1975 requires. Your lawyer will finalise your agreement and provide the final version ready for signing.
Get Started with a Separation Agreement Kit- Just $49
“Everything that was promised was delivered. The process was extremely easy to follow, excellent service by Ian when I needed specific information and more importantly stress free! Timeframe was short and the Lawyers that were assigned were equally as prompt and helpful.”
– Alison B.
How to Obtain the Required Legal Advice at a Fixed Price
Important note: under the Family Law Act 1975, a financial agreement is binding only when it is signed by both parties and contains a certificate confirming that each party has obtained independent legal advice prior to signing the agreement.
Our financial agreement review service is available to assist you in completing the legal advice component of your agreement at a low fixed rate of just $3,250 for both parties.
A Look at What We Actually Ask
No dense legal clauses to wade through here – just plain questions about your situation, with enough detail to meet the law’s disclosure requirements and no more. Below is a look at a few sample questions from the questionnaire, so you can see how the document is set out.
You can use this Separation Kit if you are separated (married or de facto), divorced or splitting Superannuation. This Kit covers all scenarios.
In a nutshell, we work with you from start to finish. From the moment you download your agreement to the final signature. We know our stuff, our systems are finely tuned and our customers love us for it.
Get Started with a Separation Agreement Kit- Just $49
Satisfaction Guaranteed – Our Promise to You
If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase or our service, please phone our office on 1800 608 088 within seven (7) days of purchase and we will rectify the situation, issue a refund, or offer a credit towards future purchases.
Remember – Reaching an amicable property settlement quickly about debts, assets
and maintenance offers the separating couple many advantages;
- You get to make your own choices
- You significantly reduce the financial and emotional costs of taking the matter to court
- You can ensure more open communication with your former partner increasing the likelihood of improved conflict resolution in the future
- Your ongoing relationship as parents, if you have children, is likely be more harmonious and you can quickly move toward making a new life without the stress of ongoing disputes.
Sitting down with your ex partner now to work out what your agreement needs to achieve, before you both run off to the lawyers, will save you considerable time, your lawyers time and your money. Furthermore you’ll minimise the risk of having a lawyer draft a one sided agreement that fails to reflect the needs of either party.
