Description

Consent Orders

If you have reached an agreement on your financial settlement and parenting arrangements, then you may file an Application for Consent Orders. Our Consent Orders enables you to file your Financial Orders and Parenting Orders at the same time, through the same application.

Consent Orders are court orders that formalises your parenting and financial or property agreements—making them legally binding. It can be filed at any time after separation, but not more than 12 months after divorce. If you were in a de facto relationship, then file your Consent Orders within two (2) years from your relationship breakdown.

Our Consent Orders are fully enforceable in the Family Court and apply equally to de facto and same-sex couples. In addition, it already includes legal advice and certification from two (2) independent family law lawyers—one (1) for each party. Thus, ensuring your BSA is compliant with the Family Law Act 1975. Moreover, the Certificate of Independent Legal Advice is a requirement of super splitting regulations and for stamp-duty-free property transfers.

However, there is no guarantee that the advising lawyers will certify the proposed agreement and that the Court will accept your application. Moreover, in the event of extensive re-negotiations and re-drafting, the certifying lawyers may request reasonable additional hourly fees. You may see our Terms and Conditions page for more information about this matter.

Before you order, CALL our FREE Helpline at 1300 728 200 to discuss your situation. 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

1. ORDER: Select your State then click “Add to Cart,” verify your order then click “Proceed to Checkout.” Choose your preferred payment option—direct by credit/debit card, thru Xero Invoice, or a pay-later option thru AfterPay.
2. CONFIRM: Check your inbox for the confirmation email and follow the instructions to download the information leaflet and questionnaire.
3. UNDERSTAND: Complete the questionnaire and return it to AussieLegal via email.
4. DRAFTING: AussieLegal will prepare your Consent Orders and Application in consultation with you.
5. REVIEW: Once you are satisfied with the draft orders documents, we will send a copy to two (2) independent law firms for review—one for each party.
6. ADVICE: Your respective family lawyer will schedule a time with you to discuss your Consent Orders and make further changes to the draft documents.
7. CERTIFICATION: When the final agreement is confirmed, your advising lawyers will issue their Letters of Legal Advice.
8. LODGMENT: Your nominated solicitor will e-file your Consent Orders documents to the Family Court.

* Each assigned lawyer will allocate a limit of three (3) hours for preparation, independent legal advice through online resources or face-to-face, as well as written advice. Additional fees may apply if more time is required.

For more information about our Time Allocation Policy, please visit our Terms and Conditions page or CALL our FREE Helpline at 1300 728 200 for a quick NO OBLIGATION discussion. You can also email us at enquiries@aussielegal.com.au to schedule a call at your convenience.