The preparation and enforcement of effective and appropriate financial agreements in family law matters can be challenging for both novice and experienced legal practitioners. This important and authoritative work is designed to assist practitioners to understand the complex points of law that must be considered and applied when undertaking family law matters involving financial agreements under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). It also provides clear guidance on the preparation of such agreements and includes relevant precedents that may be adapted to the circumstances of each client.
The topics include the requirements for financial agreements, the financial matters covered, termination of agreements, superannuation agreements and advice on drafting effective agreements.
The fully revised second edition includes consideration of the new Part VIIIC of the Family Law Act on superannuation splitting by de facto partners in Western Australia, and a new Appendix which indicates where model provisions for a financial agreement can be found in the text.
Features
Authoritative expert analysis
In-depth coverage on agreements under the Family Law Act
Practical guidance on drafting effective family law agreements
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By:
A Dickey
Imprint: LexisNexis Butterworths Australia
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: 2nd edition
Weight: 2.100kg
ISBN: 9780409363685
ISBN 10: 0409363685
Publication Date: 06 February 2026
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Part 1 - Financial Agreements: Law Initial Consideration of Financial Agreements Five Particular Matters: Jurisdiction, Commencement, Rectification, Enforcement and Arbitration Requirements for a Financial Agreement Required Financial Matters Requirements for a Financial Agreement to be Binding Superannuation Agreements Termination of Financial Agreements: General Termination of Financial Agreements by a Court Part 2 - Financial Agreements: Practice Introduction to Drafting Financial Agreements Recitals of Financial Agreements Operative Provisions of Financial Agreements Operative and Supplementary Provisions Appendix: Model Provisions for Inclusion in a Financial Agreement
