Looking for free printable legal separation forms?

You can find anything on the internet these days right?

And if you’re separating from your marital or de facto partner you might think that downloading a free printable legal separation form will save you a load of money in legal fees and solve your property settlement problems.

Sadly, if you live in Australia, that is not going to work because it won’t be legally binding and has the potential to cause you more problems down the track.

Family Law Legislation in Australia is robust and mandates procedures that need to be followed when a couple wish to divide their financial assets and liabilities due to separation.

There are four ways you can achieve a property settlement – three of these are legally binding.

1. private agreement (written or verbal);
2. consent orders;
3. court orders; and
4. binding financial agreement.

If you make a private agreement – either verbal or written (using that free printable legal separation form you found online) then it will not be legally binding or enforceable, which means that either party has the right, at some future date, to apply to the court so that a judge will decide what the property settlement should be. This type of agreement will not give you the certainty or peace of mind that you seek.

Applying for consent orders or court orders both involve outside parties who will decide your property settlement arrangement. These two options are usually expensive, time consuming and stressful.

The last option is to make a binding financial agreement.

This is a private agreement made between the parties that complies with the Family Law Act, where the parties have received the required legal advice before they sign the agreement. This type of private agreement is legally binding and enforceable. When it is created properly, by abiding to the Family Law Act, it is very robust and difficult to overturn.

You don’t have to spend a fortune in legal fees to obtain financial certainty after a break up, we can show you how to make a binding financial agreement for under $3300 (in most cases) for both parties.

Just a note on terminology. You may see financial agreements referred to with or without the “binding” prefix. This basically refers to whether or not the parties have executed the document. Once the agreement has been executed in accordance with the Act it becomes binding and is referred to as Binding Financial agreements.

Why Choose Our Legal Separation Financial Agreement Kits?

When it comes to securing your future and ensuring your rights are protected during a separation, quality and accuracy are essential. Our financial separation kits, crafted by expert Australian lawyers, provide comprehensive and reliable documents that cater to the unique legal requirements in Australia. Here’s why our templates stand out:

1. Tailored for Australian Law: Our forms are specifically designed to comply with Australian legal standards, ensuring they are legally valid and enforceable throughout the country.
2. Comprehensive and Practical: These kits include clauses that cover a variety of separation scenarios, helping you formalise your separation agreement and settle property matters with ease.
3. Expertly Crafted: Developed by experienced Family Law lawyers, our documents are designed to address the intricacies of separation agreements in a detailed and precise manner.

Beware of Low-Quality or Hidden-Cost Alternatives

While free or low-cost templates from overseas providers might seem appealing, they come with significant risks:

• Legal Incompatibility: Documents that aren’t tailored to Australian law may be ineffective, leaving your agreement open to disputes or legal challenges.
• Lack of Detail: Cheaper options often fail to cover crucial aspects of a separation agreement, putting your rights and assets at risk.
• Hidden Fees: Many providers advertise free documents but charge for access or downloads. With us, there are no hidden costs— we state our prices up front so you can have peace of mind.

Choose our forms for peace of mind, knowing they are crafted to protect your interests under Australian law.

Click here to see what a financial agreement should look like in Australia

Learn more with our Separation and Property Settlement 101 resource guide