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A Binding Financial Agreement After Separation is a crucial legal document used in Hong Kong when couples who have separated wish to formalize their financial arrangements without proceeding to court-based litigation. The agreement falls under the jurisdiction of Hong Kong law, particularly the Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Ordinance (Cap. 192) and the Matrimonial Causes Ordinance (Cap. 179). It is typically used when separated couples have reached a mutual understanding about their financial separation and wish to document it in a legally binding way. The agreement covers comprehensive details about asset division, financial obligations, property transfers, and ongoing responsibilities, providing certainty and finality to both parties. It requires both parties to receive independent legal advice and make full financial disclosure to ensure its enforceability under Hong Kong law.
