Financial Agreements for De Facto Couples
As of 1 March 2009, agreements between de facto couples are dealt with by the
Family Law Act 1975.
De facto couples can enter into agreements at the start of and during their relationship and in the event of the breakdown of their relationship. The agreements are referred to as financial agreements and in order to be binding some strict rules need to be followed.
From 1 March 2009, Domestic Relationships Agreements and Termination Agreements entered into pursuant to the
Property (Relationships) Act 1984 before 1 March 2009 generally should be recognised and enforced having regard to the
Family Law Act 1975.
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