You've reached an agreement. Now make it stick. DSA Law turns informal arrangements into court-approved orders that are legally binding and built to last.
When separating couples reach an understanding about parenting or property, it's tempting to leave it informal. But without court approval, there's nothing to enforce if things break down. Consent orders change that.
A consent order is a legally binding document approved by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. It carries the same weight as any court order, which means it can be enforced. And critically, you don't need to attend court to get one. Most consent order applications are processed without a hearing.
Parenting consent orders can set out where children live, how much time they spend with each parent, and how major decisions about education, healthcare, and religion are made. They can also cover holiday arrangements, communication protocols, and anything else that gives your children consistency and stability.
Property consent orders formalise how assets, liabilities, and superannuation are divided after separation. This includes the family home, vehicles, savings, business interests, debts, and financial support arrangements. They provide certainty and finality for both parties.
Consent orders can address both parenting and property matters in a single application. For most separating couples, dealing with everything at once is the most efficient path and the one we usually recommend.
We start with a detailed consultation to understand your situation, review any existing agreement, and explain how the consent order process works and what the court will be looking for.
If you and the other party have already agreed, bring us the details and we'll handle the rest. If you still need to reach agreement, we can assist through negotiation or family dispute resolution.
We draft the consent orders to clearly and accurately reflect your arrangements, in the format the court requires. Precision matters here. Vague or ambiguous orders cause problems later.
We lodge the application with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia on your behalf. Once approved, your consent orders are legally binding. No hearing required in most cases.
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