Section 90H — Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)

Effect of death of party to financial agreement

A financial agreement that is binding on the parties to the agreement continues to operate despite the death of a party to the agreement and operates in favour of, and is binding on, the legal personal representative of that party.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 26 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 90E — Requirements with respect to provisions in financial agreements relating to the maintenance of a party or a child or children
s 90F — Certain provisions in agreements
s 90G — When financial agreements are binding
s 90J — Termination of financial agreement
s 90K — Circumstances in which court may set aside a financial agreement or termination agreement
s 90KA — Validity, enforceability and effect of financial agreements and termination agreements

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