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If you and your former partner have agreed on parenting or property arrangements, consent orders can make that agreement official. At Ipswich Family Lawyers, we draft clear, workable consent orders, explain what each term means for you, and file the application with the court so you can move forward with certainty.
Our initial consultation gives you time to talk through your situation with a family lawyer and leave with clear, practical advice on your next steps. Call (07) 3378 8500 or send us a message to arrange a time.
Consent orders are written agreements that are approved and made by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Once made, they have the same legal effect as orders made after a court hearing, and both people must follow them.
Consent orders can cover parenting arrangements, such as where the children live and time with each parent, and financial matters, such as dividing property, superannuation and debts, and spousal maintenance.
You do not need to go to court to get consent orders. The application is usually filed online and decided by the court on the documents.
Before making property orders, the court must be satisfied the agreement is just and equitable. For parenting orders, it must be satisfied the orders are in the children’s best interests. If the orders are unclear or unfair, the court can ask for more information or refuse them.
Time limits apply to property matters. Married couples generally have 12 months from the date their divorce takes effect, and de facto couples two years from separation, to apply for property orders.
If your agreement includes splitting superannuation, the super fund must be given notice of the proposed orders before they are filed.
Getting consent orders right the first time saves time, money and stress. Here is how we can assist:
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Consent orders are one of the simplest ways to finalise a family law matter. Here is what usually happens.
You and your former partner agree on the arrangements, either directly, through lawyers, or at mediation. Each person should get independent legal advice so the agreement is fair and informed.
For property matters, both people must share information about their assets, debts, income and superannuation. The court relies on this information to decide whether the agreement is fair.
We draft the application for consent orders and the proposed orders. Both people sign the documents, and notice is given to any super fund involved.
The application is filed with the court online. A registrar reviews it and, if satisfied, makes the orders. You then receive sealed copies of the orders.
Understand every term: Do not sign anything you do not fully understand.
Be specific: Make sure the orders say exactly who does what and by when.
Think practically: Plan for details like refinancing loans, transferring car registrations and changing names on bills.
Keep them safe: Store a copy of the sealed orders somewhere secure.
Consent orders often follow other family law steps. We also help with:
No. Consent orders are usually decided on the documents without anyone attending court.
It depends on how busy the court is, but many applications are decided within a few months of filing. Incomplete or unclear applications take longer.
Consent orders are approved by the court, which checks they are fair. A binding financial agreement is a private contract that the court does not review, but it has strict legal requirements, including independent legal advice for both people.
Parenting orders can be changed by new orders, usually only where there has been a significant change in circumstances. Property orders are much harder to change and can usually only be set aside in limited situations, such as fraud or failure to disclose assets.
Yes. Married couples generally need to apply within 12 months of their divorce taking effect, and de facto couples within two years of separating. After that, you need the court’s permission.
Consent orders give you certainty and a clean break. Our Ipswich family lawyers will make sure your agreement is properly documented and approved by the court.
Call Ipswich Family Lawyers today or send us a message to book your first consultation.
Our initial consultation gives you time to talk through your situation with a family lawyer and leave with clear, practical advice on your next steps. Call (07) 3378 8500 or send us a message to arrange a time.
