Family Law & Financial Agreements
Clear, discreet advice on the full range of Family Law and relationship matters, including financial settlements, child support, and parenting arrangements.
Our approach to Family Law
Saxby & Munns believes that most family law disputes can be resolved by the parties themselves — when both feel informed and are able to address the issues in a safe environment. With a background in facilitation and mediation, Steve helps resolve complex issues around financial settlement, parenting arrangements, child support and property matters, without the need for expensive, time-consuming and emotionally draining litigation.
This approach helps couples achieve their objectives without spending tens of thousands of dollars on lawyers whose agendas are win/lose outcomes. By creating a safe environment, couples stay in control of their own outcomes and maintain a respectful dialogue that produces a win/win result — preserving the relationship, particularly where children and an ongoing co-parenting relationship are involved.
Once that outcome is reached, Steve prepares the legal documentation to make it binding — including Parenting Plans, Child Support Agreements and Binding Financial Agreements.
Binding Financial Agreement
A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) is an agreement between two parties — entered into before a relationship, during a relationship, or after it has ended — that records how they intend to divide their financial assets in the event of a relationship breakdown. A BFA may include provisions relating to spousal maintenance, the division of superannuation, and other assets the parties own either individually or jointly.
A BFA does not address arrangements for the care of children. These matters are dealt with separately, through a Parenting Agreement, Child Support Agreement, or consent orders through the courts.