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Section 90B Binding Financial Agreements: Precision Drafting for Now and Into the Future

by Jacky Campbell | Jul 24, 2023 | Financial agreements

The reality is that, for some clients, happily ever after involves the parties eventually going their separate ways. When relationship breakdown occurs, how watertight is a financial agreement under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (FLA)? This paper takes a risk-averse...

Financial Agreements – Back to Basics

by Jacky Campbell | Nov 28, 2023 | Financial agreements

This Webinar looks at the basics of drafting and advising on a financial agreement and minimising the risk of a financial agreement under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (FLA) being found not to be binding or being set aside. It covers: Ensuring compliance with the...

Cross-border Family Law: Advising Clients when Other Jurisdictions are in Play

by Jacky Campbell | Aug 26, 2024 | Divorce, Financial agreements, International family law disputes, Overview of changes in the law, Property

Today’s increasing globalisation means that the numbers of couples and families who are temporary or permanent residents, own property, have property interests and/or run businesses in other countries is on the rise. While Australian lawyers cannot (and should not)...

Liability of Lawyers for Faulty Pre-Nups

by Jacky Campbell | Nov 17, 2025 | Divorce, Financial agreements, Overview of changes in the law, Property

Pre-nups or pre-nuptial agreements are becoming increasingly popular and are far more socially and legally acceptable in 2025 than in 2000 when they were first introduced.  The High Court of Australia in R Lawyers & Daily and Another (2025) FLC 94-276 considered...

What Is A Binding Financial Agreement?

by Jacky Campbell | Jan 30, 2026 | Articles, Financial agreements

A Binding Financial Agreement is a legal contract between partners or former partners that outlines how assets, property, and finances will be divided in the event of a relationship breakdown, thereby avoiding court involvement. Defining a Binding Financial Agreement...

Jacky Campbell on ABC Law Report: How Legally Tight Are Prenuptial Agreements?

by Jacky Campbell | Apr 16, 2026 | Financial agreements

Forte Family Lawyers Partner, Jacky Campbell, recently joined The Law Report on ABC Radio National to discuss a question many couples ask: How legally enforceable are prenuptial agreements in Australia? In this episode, Jacky shares practical insights into the...
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