REAL PROTECTION FOR REAL RELATIONSHIPS through financial agreements

GET THE CLARITY YOU NEED BEFORE YOU SEE A LAWYER

You’re building a life together — and you want to protect it with intention.

You’ve worked hard for what you have — and this time, you want to do things with more clarity, more care, and less mess if things don’t go to plan. Maybe you’ve been through a separation before. Maybe you’ve got kids to think about. Maybe you just want to make sure love and logistics can coexist.

This guide is for couples who believe that protecting each other means planning wisely — not leaving it to chance, or to the courts. If you’re ready for clarity, peace of mind, and a plan that reflects your values, you’re in the right place.

WHO This Guide Is For

FOR COUPLES WHO WANT CLARITY, NOT LEGAL DRAMA

  • Couples in a second marriage or long-term relationship

  • Anyone with children from a previous relationship

  • Partners who want to protect assets they’ve worked hard for

  • Business owners or property owners wanting certainty

  • Anyone feeling unsure how to start the “prenup” conversation

  • Couples wanting to stay in control — not leave it to the courts

  • People who value clarity, care, and real solutions

  • You — if you want to plan your future together well

PROTECT WHAT YOU'VE BUILT. RESPECT WHAT YOU'RE CREATING.

What if planning your future brought you closer, not further apart?

You’re entering a new relationship — maybe after a long one, maybe with kids already in the picture. You both bring something to the table: assets, super, savings, stories.

This guide is for couples who want to start smart — with mutual respect, shared values, and a little clarity around what happens

if life doesn’t go to plan.


It’s not about expecting the worst. It’s about protecting what matters most — with honesty, love, and practical tools you can both feel good about.

MEET THE LEGAL DIRECTOR

hey, I'm JAIME!

Hi, I’m Jaime

I’m a mum of five, an estate planning and family lawyer, and the founder of Family First Estate Planning.

I created this guide because I’ve seen too many couples fall into confusion, expense, or conflict simply because they didn’t know how or when to talk about the hard stuff.

With the right tools, agreements like these don’t have to be scary. They can be smart, supportive, and empowering and they don't have to cost you tens of thousands of dollars. In fact, the should save you that!

Trusted by clients across Australia for fixed-fee, relationship-first planning

Clear, strategic legal advice — without the overwhelm

Experienced in drafting Binding Financial Agreements that hold up

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STRONGER TOGETHER a practical guide to

Financial Agreements for Couples

MAKE SMART, RESPECTFUL DECISIONS ABOUT YOUR FUTURE - TOGETHER

Here's What’s Waiting for You in the Guide

  • What a Binding Financial Agreement (Prenup) really is — and how it works in Australia Cut through the legal jargon with a clear, honest explanation of what a BFA does, when it applies, and how it can protect your assets, family, and peace of mind.

  • Real case study: what happens with — and without — a financial agreement Learn from a relatable, true-to-life scenario showing how two different outcomes unfolded depending on whether a BFA was in place.

  • Asset & liability schedules & guided prompts to help you get organised today Includes printable templates for both partners to outline their current financial positions — plus future-proofing questions to help you structure your agreement thoughtfully.

  • Conversation starters, common myths, and practical next steps

    Get support in how to raise the topic with your partner, bust common fears, and confidently move toward a fixed-fee, personalised strategy that reflects your real life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do we really need a financial agreement if things are going well?

Yes - especially if things are going well. This isn't about expecting separation. It's about being intentional with how you protect what matters and avoiding conflict or confusion down the track. Making those decisions now, while you still want the best for each other is the best time to be thinking about these things.

What stage of a relationship is this guide for?

This guide is for couples who are dating seriously, moving in together, engaged, already in a de facto relationship or even married. The earlier you plan, the more options you have — and the easier the conversation usually is.

Can this replace seeing a lawyer?

Not at all — but it helps you get there faster, with less stress and a lot more clarity. This guide gives you the groundwork, so your lawyer time is more efficient and focused.

Will it work for blended families or second relationships?

Absolutely. This guide is especially helpful if one or both of you has children from a previous relationship or existing assets you want to protect. It gives you language and structure for a thoughtful, future-focused plan.

How much does a Binding Financial Agreement usually cost?

It depends — many lawyers charge upwards of $10,000. At Family First, we start with a fixed-fee strategy session for $550 and provide a clear quote based on your structure following that. This guide helps reduce costs by getting you prepared before you even book.

How will this guide actually help me get started?

It gives you the structure, language, and tools to begin. From conversation starters to asset and liability schedules, you’ll be guided through the real questions that matter — so you’re not starting from scratch or guessing what to ask a lawyer.

What if my partner doesn’t want to talk about money or prenups?

This guide gives you language to open the conversation with care, not conflict. You’ll also find examples and case studies that make it easier to understand why planning ahead protects both of you — not just one side.

Is this guide legally binding or something we can sign?

No — this isn’t a legal document. It’s a practical planning tool that helps you understand, prepare, and get organised before you engage a lawyer to draft something binding and compliant.

I don’t even know what I want in a prenup — is this still for me?

Yes — most people don’t. That’s exactly why this guide exists. It walks you through common structures, thoughtful prompts, and real-life examples so you can start shaping what feels fair for you, without pressure of diving straight into a legal consultation.

think Ahead, Together.

this guide will help you cover the groundwork together, have the conversations and walk into your lawyer's office already one step ahead.