A consent order turns your agreement into binding, enforceable court orders — without a hearing. It’s the smart way to lock in a parenting or property deal.
A consent order is a written agreement the court approves, making it legally binding and enforceable — without either of you having to attend a hearing. It’s a cost-effective way to formalise parenting or property arrangements.
Parenting arrangements and property or financial settlement. Once made, consent orders carry the same weight as orders made after a hearing.
You lodge an application setting out the agreed terms. The court checks parenting arrangements are in the child’s best interests, and property terms are just and equitable.
An informal agreement isn’t enforceable on its own — a consent order protects both people and prevents future disputes.
We prepare consent orders correctly so they’re approved without fuss. Book a consult and we’ll lock in your agreement.
No — you lodge the agreed terms and the court approves them without a hearing, making the agreement binding.
Yes — once approved it has the same legal weight as an order made after a hearing, and is enforceable.
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