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De facto separation including super split

OK – so now we know you need a de facto separation agreement including super split agreement.

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Suitable for all separating and divorced couples

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Breaking up is rarely easy and many aspects of your life can be affected by the split, including your financial security.

Even though de facto couples are not required by law to formally document the end of the relationship, it’s a good idea to tie up loose ends.

If you don’t put your arrangements in writing, you can leave the door wide open for either party to make a future application to the Family Court for financial orders, essentially taking a second bite of the cherry.

A separation or financial agreement allows you to finalise all matters of a financial nature, including spousal maintenance, superannuation and the division of property.  It provides peace of mind and allows you to move on with your life, knowing that the details have been taken care of.

This kit is suitable for a separated de facto couple, who need to include super splitting in their property settlement.

It includes all of the normal provisions or clauses you will find in our 205ZP binding financial agreement, with the addition of  clauses that deal with the splitting of superannuation assets.   These extra clauses detail your instructions to the super fund trustee about how the couple wish to divide their superannuation entitlements.

Superannuation is special kind of asset, which, from a taxation perspective is treated differently to other assets.  Payments made from one party to the other must be retained in a  until retirement age and therefore are not available as cash. Payments made from one party to the other must be retained in a “compliant superannuation fund” until retirement age and therefore are not available as cash

We’ve created this kit to make dealing with the superannuation splitting component of your agreement as painless as possible.  You can express how you wish to divide the funds, either as a percentage (eg. 60%/40%) or as a nominated sum (eg. $60,000).  This amount should be transferred or rolled over to the other party’s super fund.  Simply use one of the two document templates provided in this kit.

Living under the same roof?

It’s useful to know that even though most separated couples live apart in separate residences, the Act does provide for a couple to be classed as separated while still living together under the one roof.  So you can still take care of the property settlement issues and live under the same roof.

A word of warning

If you do decide to download a document from the internet, only a document drafted to comply with Australia’s Family Law Act 1975 and reviewed by an Australian lawyer will protect you. If you can’t speak in person to the staff of the company making the offer, proceed with caution.

On the other hand, if you want to speak with us, all you have to do is pick up the phone and call 1800 608 088.

This video explains how our system works.

Fixed Pricing — No Nasty Surprises

Step What’s Included Price (inc GST)
1. BFA Planner Download, complete, and submit the BFA Planner – categories and approximate values only, no exact account numbers needed. Yours to keep regardless of what happens next. $49
2. Submit & Confirm We check we’ve understood your situation and intentions before anything proceeds – catching any gaps early, before you commit to the next stage. Complimentary
3. Fine-Tune Your matter formally begins. We work through the finer detail together by phone and email – the points people often miss – getting your agreement ready for final Legal Review. $990
4. Legal Review Final payment unlocks the Legal Advice stage where both parties receive  legal advice and certification from two independent lawyers, one for each of you. This is required to make your financial agreement binding. $2,260
5. Sign Once your lawyers are satisfied, you’ll receive the finalised version to sign.
Total Cost for Two People $3,299

Applies to most customers — complex structures (e.g. multiple companies, family trusts) may involve additional fees, confirmed with you before proceeding.

“Hi Ian, I can’t thank you enough for the great service I received from you and your team. When I had queries, I received prompt replies. Several times you replied by telephone. This is unheard of from most online businesses. I am also grateful for the amount of money I saved, unbelievable. I have no hesitation in recommending you to family and friends.”

– John V

Quick Answers Before You Start

Can we do everything remotely? Yes – entirely. The kit is downloaded instantly. Your completed BFA Planner is submitted online. The solicitor appointments are conducted by phone or Zoom. You never need to visit an office. This works just as well whether you’re in the same city or on opposite sides of the country.

What if we have superannuation to divide? The BFA Planner covers superannuation too. Note that super splitting involves an additional step: your super fund needs to approve the draft superannuation agreement before you proceed to the Legal Advice stage. We’ll guide you through this.

Is the Certificate of Legal Advice guaranteed? In the vast majority of cases, yes. In rare circumstances a solicitor may identify a concern – such as evidence of duress or undisclosed assets – that prevents them from issuing the Certificate. If this occurs we’ll discuss it with you directly. It happens very rarely, but we believe in being upfront about it.

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5 steps BFA Planner

Forget Legal Jargon and blank legal Forms

Getting started here means answering a set of plain-English questions about your situation – in your own words, at your own pace.

We’ll ask about what you own and owe: property, super, savings, debts, vehicles, etc, and how you wish to divide it.

The completed BFA Planner is yours to keep and serves as a properly organised record of your property and finances, which is what a thorough property settlement needs.

It’s a Word document you can save, step away from, and come back to. Nothing is sent anywhere until you choose to send it – so there’s no pressure to have every answer ready before you start.

When you do send your completed Planner to us for review, that’s what gets things moving. Your answers are used to build your draft Financial Agreement, drawing on the framework we’ve refined across thousands of BFAs since 2009 – reviewed personally by our team.

Then our team will be in touch. If your arrangement fits within the scope of the Legal Review Service, we’ll confirm it and talk you through what happens next; if it isn’t quite there yet, we’ll explain why and what still needs sorting.

If it’s ready to proceed, a payment of $990 gets your matter formally underway. From there, we work through the finer detail together by phone and email – the points people often miss – getting your agreement ready for the next stage.

Once that’s done, the final balance payment of $2,260 unlocks the next stage: two independent lawyers – one for each of you. They provide the advice and certification the Family Law Act requires. Your lawyer will finalise your agreement and provide the final version ready for signing.

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“Everything that was promised was delivered. The process was extremely easy to follow, excellent service by Ian when I needed specific information and more importantly stress free! Timeframe was short and the Lawyers that were assigned were equally as prompt and helpful.”

– Alison B.

How to Obtain the Required Legal Advice at a Fixed Price

Important note: under the Family Law Act 1975, a financial 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.

Our financial agreement review service is available to assist you in completing the legal advice component of your agreement at a low fixed rate of just $3,250 for both parties.

A Look at What We Actually Ask

No dense legal clauses to wade through here – just plain questions about your situation, with enough detail to meet the law’s disclosure requirements and no more. Below is a look at a few sample questions from the questionnaire, so you can see how the document is set out.

You can use this Separation Kit if you are separated (married or de facto), divorced or splitting Superannuation. This Kit covers all scenarios.

BFA Planner sample

BFA Planner sample 2

BFA Planner sample 3

BFA Planner sample 4

In a nutshell, we work with you from start to finish. From the moment you download your agreement to the final signature. We know our stuff, our systems are finely tuned and our customers love us for it.

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