Prenuptial Agreements

General information about binding financial agreements in Australia and where Darwin couples should seek independent legal advice.

What Is a Prenuptial Agreement?

In Australia, these are usually called binding financial agreements.

They can be made:

  • before marriage
  • during marriage
  • after separation or divorce

Do You Need One?

That is a personal and legal decision. Couples often explore one if they:

  • have significant assets
  • own a business
  • expect an inheritance
  • have children from an earlier relationship
  • want more financial clarity before marriage

Binding financial agreements are technical legal documents. For them to be binding, both parties must receive independent legal advice.

Official court guidance:

Our Role

The Darwin Marriage Office:

  • does not provide legal advice
  • does not draft financial agreements
  • does not tell you whether you should have one

Where To Get Help in the NT

This page is general information only and not legal advice.