Family Law
During-Relationship BFA
During-Relationship BFA
A during-relationship BFA can be useful when your financial circumstances change - for example, you purchase property together, receive an inheritance, start a business, or one person steps back from work to care for children.
This type of agreement can help both partners feel secure by setting expectations and protecting major assets while the relationship continues.
Common Scenarios
- One partner makes a larger contribution to a home purchase
- Family funds are introduced into the relationship
- Business interests expand or restructure
- One partner becomes financially dependent due to parenting/caring responsibilities
What We Focus On
Clear drafting, full financial disclosure, and realistic terms that reduce the risk of future challenge.
Why Choose Honest Grace Legal?
We understand that a during-relationship BFA is about protecting both people while life changes. Our team supports you with:
Change Focused Planning
Advice that reflects new assets contributions and responsibilities
Clear Expectations
Terms that set boundaries around property debts and financial support
Risk Protection
Careful disclosure and drafting to protect major assets and reduce future disputes
Common Questions About BFAs
What is a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA), and when can it be made?
A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) is a legal agreement that sets out how assets, debts, and financial resourceswill be handled if a relationship breaks down. It can be made before a relationship (pre-relationship/prenup), during the relationship, or after separation.
Why do people choose a BFA instead of “sorting it out later”?
A well-prepared BFA can reduce uncertainty and future disputes by clearly setting expectations upfront. People often use BFAs to protect assets brought into the relationship, manage family wealth, business interests, inheritances or trusts, and clarify how property, debts, and financial support will be handled if things change.
What makes a BFA valid and less likely to be challenged?
BFAs must be prepared carefully. We focus on the key factors that reduce the risk of the agreement being overturned later, including clear drafting, full and frank financial disclosure, realistic terms, and practical risk management - especially for post-separation BFAs, where delays, pressure, or missing information can cause agreements to fall apart.
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