You have agreed. That is the hard part done — but an agreement that is not formalised is worth very little if the other person changes their mind, and a property agreement that is not made binding does not give either of you a clean break. Consent orders make the agreement enforceable without either of you going to court to argue.
Part of our Family law practice.
Vague terms cause the next dispute. We draft what you have agreed so it means one thing only.
The court will not simply rubber-stamp an agreement — parenting orders must be in the child's best interests and property orders just and equitable.
We prepare and file the application. In most cases neither of you needs to attend.
A private agreement is not enforceable in the same way, does not give a clean break on property, and does not access the stamp duty exemption available on transfers made under court orders.
For consent orders, not necessarily — but each of you should get your own advice on what you are agreeing to. We can act for one of you and tell the other plainly to get their own.
General information only — for advice about your situation, book a consult or call us.
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