PLEASE NOTE! Agreements become legally binding only when each party has received Certified Independent Legal Advice
When To Use A Same Sex Separation Agreement
When a gay or lesbian same sex couple have agreed to separate and they wish to formalise their agreement about the division of Assets, Liabilities, Property and Maintenance. Financial agreements between same sex couples negate the need to enter costly court proceedings and extended litigation following a relationship breakdown. When a same sex relationships break down, reaching an amicable agreement quickly about debts, assets and property can reduce conflict and stress. A Financial Agreement allows you to decide how to divide joint financial resources out side the court system between yourselves, which lets you relax and get on with your life. Our Same Sex Separation Financial Agreement kit provides the framework for a compliant separation contract that will save you hundreds and possibly thousands of dollars. Not to mention the wasted time and anxiety that comes with protracted litigation. Sitting down with your former partner now to work out what your agreement needs to achieve, before you both run off to the lawyers, will save you considerable time, money and anxiety. Furthermore you'll minimise the risk of having a lawyer draft a one-sided agreement that fails to reflect the needs of either party. It's no wonder more couples see financial agreements as a logical alternative to court action and a reliable exit strategy. If you’ve been living in a de facto relationship with your gay or lesbian partner you can make a financial agreement under s90UD of the Family Law Act .
Same Sex Gay or Lesbian Separation Agreement Kit
This comprehensive Separation Financial Agreement Kit has been drafted to comply with section 90UD of the Family Law Act 1975 and provides all the guidance you need to create a legally binding, protective Same Sex Separation Agreement. It includes
Our agreement review and legal certification service is available as an option with this agreement.
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Important note: Under the Family Law Act this 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. 