Couples Agreement Template for Australia

1. Children: Arrangements regarding existing or future children (used when parties have or plan to have children)

2. Business Interests: Protection and management of business assets (used when either party owns a business)

3. Inheritance Rights: Treatment of inherited assets and future inheritances (used when significant inheritances are expected)

4. Pets: Arrangements for pet ownership and care (used when parties have shared pets)

5. International Assets: Provisions for overseas property and assets (used when parties have international holdings)

6. Superannuation: Treatment of superannuation interests (used when significant super balances exist)

7. Cultural Obligations: Specific cultural or religious requirements (used when parties have specific cultural considerations)

8. Health and Medical: Provisions for health-related decisions (used when specific health considerations exist)

1. Schedule A - Asset Register: Comprehensive list of all assets owned by both parties at time of agreement

2. Schedule B - Liabilities Register: List of all debts and liabilities of both parties

3. Schedule C - Financial Disclosure Statements: Detailed financial statements from both parties

4. Schedule D - Certificates of Independent Legal Advice: Signed certificates from lawyers confirming advice given

5. Schedule E - Property Valuations: Professional valuations of significant assets

6. Schedule F - Business Interests: Details of business ownership and valuations

7. Schedule G - Superannuation Statements: Current superannuation statements from both parties