Basic Prenuptial Agreement Template for Australia

1. International Assets: Required when either party has significant assets outside Australia, detailing how foreign assets will be treated

2. Business Interests: Used when either party owns a business or has significant business interests that need protection

3. Inheritance and Gifts: Specific provisions for handling inherited assets or anticipated inheritances

4. Children from Previous Relationships: Provisions to protect assets intended for children from previous relationships

5. Intellectual Property Rights: Required when either party has significant intellectual property assets

6. Superannuation: Detailed provisions for handling superannuation interests, particularly relevant for parties with substantial super balances

7. Family Gifts and Loans: Provisions dealing with gifts or loans from family members during the marriage

8. Estate Planning Provisions: Optional provisions regarding mutual obligations for estate planning

9. Sunset Clause: Optional provision for the agreement to expire or be reviewed after a certain period

1. Schedule A - Party 1 Assets and Liabilities: Detailed list of Party 1's assets, liabilities, and financial resources at the time of agreement

2. Schedule B - Party 2 Assets and Liabilities: Detailed list of Party 2's assets, liabilities, and financial resources at the time of agreement

3. Schedule C - Joint Property Schedule: List of any existing joint property and agreed arrangements for future joint property

4. Schedule D - Certificates of Independent Legal Advice: Signed certificates from legal practitioners confirming independent advice given to each party

5. Schedule E - Financial Disclosure Statements: Detailed financial disclosure statements from both parties

6. Appendix 1 - Agreed Form of Financial Records: Template for ongoing financial record-keeping if required by the agreement

7. Appendix 2 - Dispute Resolution Procedures: Detailed procedures for dispute resolution, including mediation protocols