Who prenups are for.
Financial agreements are not just for the wealthy. They are for any couple who wants clarity, honesty, and a thoughtful plan for their financial future together.
"Are prenups only for wealthy people?" — No. Many couples use a financial agreement simply to clarify expectations about property, debts, or inheritances. Honesty about money is healthy at any income level.
You own property before marriage
If you have purchased a home, investment property, or own land before your relationship began, a BFA can clearly establish that this property belongs to you alone — regardless of what happens in the future.
There is a significant asset difference
Where one partner enters the relationship with substantially more assets, debts, or income, a BFA provides clarity about how that imbalance will be treated if the relationship ends.
You own a business
Business owners often want to ensure that a business they have built — and the people whose livelihoods depend on it — is not put at risk in a separation. A BFA can address how business interests are treated.
A second marriage or relationship
Couples entering a second marriage often have existing assets, superannuation, and sometimes children from prior relationships. A BFA helps protect interests that were established before the new relationship.
Family gifts or inheritances are involved
If your family has provided financial support — through gifts, loans, or expected inheritances — a BFA can address how those contributions are treated in a separation scenario.
You value financial clarity
Many couples create a BFA simply because they want to have an honest conversation about money and document their agreements. Financial transparency is a healthy foundation for any relationship.
Blended families
Where one or both partners have children from prior relationships, there may be a desire to protect assets intended for those children. A BFA can help structure this clearly.
De facto relationships
Australian law extends many of the same property rights to de facto couples as to married couples. Financial agreements are available and often sensible for couples in committed de facto relationships.
When a standard BFA may not be right
Some situations are more complex and may require a more tailored legal approach. Examples include matters involving overseas assets, complex trust structures, or situations where one partner feels pressured into the process.
Prenuply's questionnaire is designed to identify these situations. If your matter is more complex, the lawyers will discuss what additional steps may be needed. See our Trust & Safety page for more information.