Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) are a well-known part of Australian family law. They are often used to set out how property will be divided if a couple separates. But once overseas assets or a move overseas enter the picture, a common question comes up: does a BFA still hold weight outside Australia, and can it actually protect assets held overseas? The short answer is that BFAs are powerful within Australia. Their effect overseas depends on the laws of the country involv
