GOLD COAST FAMILY & DIVORCE LAWYERS

Consent Orders are a legally binding document that formalises your property settlement and future arrangements for your children when separating. It is important to note that both parties must agree to the terms outlined in the document.

At our Gold Coast and Brisbane law firms, our experienced family lawyers can help you reach an agreement with your former spouse.

Once an agreement is reached, both parties will sign the document and it will be sent to the Family Court of Australia for review and approval. The approval by the Family Court of Australia makes the document more binding and provides protection for you in the future.

One of the best parts of Consent Orders is that you and your former spouse won’t need to attend court, saving you time, stress and money.

We will send you an email confirming the lawyer you have been allocated, the time and date, and a short questionnaire about your situation. This questionnaire has been designed by our family lawyers to get the main information that will assist us in understanding your situation better and enabling us to tailor our advice as best as possible during the consultation.

After your free initial consultation, we provide you with a verbal and written summary of what your fees will be. We offer fixed fee pricing on certain tasks, such as divorce applications, and other payment options such as monthly or ‘event billing.’ If you’re concerned about potential legal fees or have a certain budget, we can tailor a plan moving forward that can accommodate you.

If you’re seeking an official divorce order that allows you or your former spouse to re-marry, you’ll need to complete a Divorce Application. This process involves applying to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and doesn’t cover parenting arrangements or property settlements, which require different processes such as Consent Orders or a Binding Financial Agreement.

A tip for a smoother process: if both you and your former spouse can agree to sign the Divorce Application together, you’ll avoid the extra steps of serving the Application on the other party or attending court.

A Financial Agreement, also known as a Prenup or Separation Agreement, is an alternative way for separating couples to formalise their property settlement matters. With a financial agreement, you and your partner can have clarity on how assets accumulated during the relationship will be divided in case of separation. Financial agreements are suitable for parties who are entering into, during or after a de facto relationship, before or during a marriage, or following the breakdown of a marriage. Unlike Consent Orders, a financial order is not subject to the scrutiny of the Family Court, making it a much more customizable and unique option while providing adequate protection.

Our experienced family lawyers can guide you through the financial agreement process and tailor an agreement to suit your unique situation.