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Fixed Fee Consent Orders Canberra

Property Settlements from $1980 plus court fees

Regardless of your agreement location or asset pool we will draft your consent Orders in Canberra for a fixed fee in 24Hrs. We only work with amicable clients and we will not get involved in any negotiation between parties or try to change your agreement – We will tell you if your matter may not be accepted by the Family Court.

Family Law is a national jurisdiction. Consent Orders are the same regardless of where you are located in Australia. There is no requirement to have your Consent Orders drafted in Canberra or filed with the Family Court in Canberra.

You’re here for a good reason.

  • You’re wanting to finalise a legal arrangement and move on with your life
  • You think the litigation process is too expensive and are hunting for a more affordable alternative
  • You’re looking to avoid paying thousands of dollars in unnecessary stamp duty while changing names on a property
  • You need to organise a legally-binding super splitting arrangement
  • And you want it done as soon as possible and for the right price.

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Fast Simple and Cost Effective

  • Servicing Canberra
  •  Consent Orders are ready in 24 Hrs
  • Changes are made in 24 Hrs
  • Simple 4 step process
  • Property Settlements from $1980 plus court fees
  • Fees are fixed before we start
  • Accredited specialists in Family law (NSW and Qld)
  • 20 Years of Family Law experience
  • NSW Stamp duty exemptions guaranteed.
  • No time-consuming office visits

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Consent Orders

Kate Austin is a very different family law firm – We love clients who do not want to fight.
Tell us your story and we draft your solution.

Our history is different to most. Our solution is different as well. After 20 years of dealing with the conflict associated with the Family Law system we had been through enough. We were faced with a simple choice either change the way we work or leave the Family Law system.

Problem 1. We were sick of the competitive sniping between clients other law firms and times our own staff. Everyone involved were good people – we all just worked in a difficult environment.

Solution. We only work with people who have agreements – if you don’t have an agreement we cant help you.

Problem 2. The constant negotiation between  clients other parties and court lead to a huge  amount of time consumed (hence fees) negotiating an agreement that already existed. This lead to an uneasy relationship with clients.

Solution 2. We don’t negotiate between clients and our fees are fixed. We draft Consent Orders for Canberra 

Problem 3. Clients matters went for months and even years – this becomes trying for everybody. Clients want to move on and we preferred to keep our client base fresh.

Solution 3. We will only retain your matter for 3 months. Our draft orders are ready in 24hrs changes are ready in 24hrs – people do not want a long term relationship  with a law firm.

Our Solution is simple a designed to assist clients who have an agreement.

  • We do NOT try to change your agreement.
  • We do NOT negotiate between parties.
  • We will advise on the “Just and Equitable” jointly
  • Once we start your matter we guarantee the Family Court will approve your orders – if they do not we will refund your professional fees.
  • Orders drafted in 24hrs
  • Fees are fixed Instant quote
  • All areas of Canberra Serviced

Consent Orders Canberra

Stamp Duty – Conveyance duty exemptions with Consent Orders Canberra

Conveyance duty is not payable on a transaction made under:

  • a court order under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cwlth)
  • a court order under the Married Persons Property Act 1986
  • any other court order for the distribution of property as a result of the end of a relationship between partners.

Duty may also not be payable, in some circumstances, on a transfer of property under:

    • a binding financial agreement under sections 90B, 90C or 90D of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cwlth)
    • a part VIIIAB financial agreement under sections 90UB, 90UC or 90UD of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cwlth)
    • a domestic relationship agreement under the Domestic Relationships Act 1994
    • a termination agreement under the Domestic Relationships Act 1994.

Please call us if you have any questions in relation to this process and your eligibility

More information is set out in the latest version of Revenue Circular Personal Relationship Transfer Exemption (DAA006.1).

Associations We’re Part Of

As experienced family lawyers, we’re also a member of Australia’s leading law associations.

nsw law society accredited
NSW Law Society
Family law section law council of Australia - Kate Austin Family Lawyers
Family Law Practitioners Association - Kate Austin Family Law

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Consent Orders Canberra  – Your Questions Answered

How long does it take to process a Consent Order

Generally you should allow at least 28 days for the court to process your Application and Minute of Order sought, although it can take longer or shorter depending on the time of year and the registry in which you file your documents.  If there are problems with your documents, the process will take longer as the documents are returned to you with questions you need to answer before the matter is reconsidered.

What is considered fair in a Consent Order by the Family Court?

The court can only make Orders if it is satisfied they are ‘just and equitable’, ie: fair.  What is just and equitable will vary according to the circumstances of each case but the court will look at the length of the relationship, the contributions made by each party, and each party’s future needs in determining whether an outcome is fair.

Does a Consent Order need to have a solicitor sign the application?

Consent Orders do not need to be signed by a solicitor nor even drafted or reviewed by a solicitor, however it is a good idea to have an experienced family law lawyer draft your documents for you, as that way you know they are done properly and cover off everything in the way you intend them to.

Consent Orders Canberra

Will my consent orders in Canberra allow me stamp duty exemption?

Yes – if you are transferring any real estate between yourself and your spouse in relation to your family law agreement it will be exempt from stamp duty. We will ensure that your orders are compliant regardless of what state your property is located.

If someone breaches a Consent Order what happens?

Consent Orders can be enforced in the same way as any other kind of court Orders.  An application to enforce court Orders is made with the Family Court and penalties can apply if a breach of the Orders is found.

In Consent Orders what is a Minute of Consent?

A ‘Minute of Consent’ is the document you submit to the Family Court setting out the Orders you’re asking the court to make on your behalf.  It must set out in detail what each party is required to do and by when and it must be drafted in a way that is legally binding before the court will make Orders in accordance with the agreement.

Consent Order and a Court Order – what is the difference? 

There is no difference between a Consent Order and a court Order and both legally binding and enforceable in the same way as each other.  If the court is called upon to enforce a Consent Order, or to penalise a non-complying party for breaching a Consent Order, it does so in the same way, whether the Order was made by Consent or pursuant to a contested hearing.

Consent Orders – what Is the purpose ?

A Consent Order will finalize your property settlement and ensure your former partner does not pursue you for another property settlement at any stage in the future. If you are transferring a property from joint names to one party’s name, you can get a stamp duty exemption if you have a Consent Order.

Testimonials

Emma Cunne
2 months ago
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

Brendon and Rachel were brilliant. They listened to myself and my ex and respected our wishes. They did not complicate matters and they had our paperwork processed extremely quickly and were so supportive. Highly recommend.

Everlyn C
11 months ago
Kate Austin Family Lawyers are highly professional and extremely prompt in all communications. Brendan and Rachel guided us through step by step and really made us feel that we were in good hands throughout the whole process. Their down to earth approach was also a very pleasant bonus considering legal processes can often be stressful. Without any doubt, we would highly recommend Kate Austin Family Lawyers to our friends and family, or anyone seeking a great family lawyer.
Karah Edwards
4 months ago
Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness

I have no hesitation in recommending this firm. They were professional and responsive. They also happen to be pleasant people to deal with.

Nick Ong
1  year ago
Very happy with the service that Kate Austin Family Lawyers provided to me to complete my consent orders. Brendan offered me amazing customer service and answered any questions I had. I was also very happy with the service that Rachel provided to me, while there were some small hiccups throughout the process, Rachael supported me 100% through the process and at the end we all go the outcome we were looking for. I would not hesitate in hiring Kate Austin Family Lawyers for any future work
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If you’re ready to get on with life and want a comprehensive Consent Order created faster and more affordably than anywhere else, we’re here to help. If you have a few questions, we can answer and explain anything you’d like to know.

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Your Personal Guide Every Step of the Way

Creating and getting Court approval for a Consent Order can involve a lot of hurdles. This is the guidance you’ll get from Kate Austin when you need a Consent Order drafted and finalised.

  • Initial discussion about your agreement
  • Continual updates on the progress of your agreement
  • Access to our office to answer questions
  • Creation and submission of your application to the Family Court
  • Discussion with Rachel Stubbs (Accredited Specialist in Family Law) about your agreement
  • Custom drafting of your agreement by Rachel Stubbs
  • Suggested notations on your orders
  • Draft consent orders for your approval in 24 hours
  • Changes to your orders made within 24 hours
  • Assistance in the signing process of your application
  • Online submission of your application to the Family Court
  • Answering any requisitions (if required) to the Family Court
  • Posting original orders (by registered post) to you on completion
  • A certified copy of the orders emailed to you
  • A guaranteed fixed fee as per the initial quote

Contact Us

Kate Austin Family Lawyers
Head office:
Level 54, 111 Eagle Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

Sydney office:
Governor Phillip Tower Level 36 1 Farrer Place
Sydney, NSW 2000

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Monday – Friday: 10 – 5PM

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Kate Austin Family Lawyers

Brisbane office:
Level 54 111 Eagle street
Brisbane, QLD 4000

Sydney office:
Level 4, 20 Bond street
Sydney, NSW 2000

Postal address
PO Box 3027 South Brisbane
BC QLD 4101

Our Office Hours

Monday – Friday : 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Brisbane Phone: (07) 3128 0222
Sydney Phone: (02) 9063 0455

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Joanne Summers
Joanne Summers
08:25 23 Jul 18
The process of writing consent orders was made very simple by your knowledge and professionalism. Jessica was easy to talk with from my initial telephone call and easy to communicate with by email thereafter. Her manner was reassuring and considerate and she had the knowledge required to answer my questions. The fixed cost made budgeting easy and affordable. I have already recommended your company to a friend and will do so again in the futureread more
Kylie Gilbert
Kylie Gilbert
05:31 13 Jul 18
I can highly recommend the team at Kate Austin Family Lawyers. They prepared Consent Orders and also organised the property transfers. From beginning to end everyone has been very friendly, professional and helpful and the whole process has been extremely stress free. The fees definitely did not break the bank and worth every $ to know that the process is done properly the first time. Jessica in particular has been very reassuring to me and it's been greatly appreciated. Thank you Kate Austin Lawyers!read more
Gail Keogh
Gail Keogh
11:08 24 Jul 18
I highly recommend Kate Austin Family Lawyers. Jessica was fantastic! Jessica explained the whole process, answered all our questions and made things easy during a tough time. Jessica was professional and understanding of our requirements. The process was simple and completed in timely fashion. Thanks Jessica, Brendan and team.read more
Christie Gulley
Christie Gulley
09:23 17 Jul 18
Handelled my consent orders and property transfer efficiently and were always prompt with communication. About time there was a firm that you can trust to have your best interests in mind the whole time 😁 thanks Rachel, Brendan and teamread more
Blair Wright
Blair Wright
21:33 23 Jul 18
Rachel and her team are fantastic to deal with and made this difficult time very easy to go through. Thank you once again for all your help and I would recommend them to everyone.read more
Antonietta Avgousti
Antonietta Avgousti
00:06 10 Jan 19
Kate Austin Family Lawyers have been nothing short of amazing! From the minute I spoke to Brendan when I made that initial enquiry, I knew I had stumbled across something great (just by surfing the web).. The patience and compassion he and Rachel showed me in dealing with my case was very much appreciated. Thank you both so much for making this daunting process as smooth and as easy as possible.read more
Earth Angel
Earth Angel
04:57 29 Jan 19
At such a stressful time, Kate Austin Lawyers made my life so much easier. They worked efficiently and were so very paitient. They were clear, communicated perfectly and kind people from the first phone call. The one time cost was well worth their services. I highly recommend this Law Firm to everyone.read more
David Westbury
David Westbury
01:49 21 Dec 18
Firstly, a huge Thank you to the team Rachel, Tori & Brendan, at Kate Austin Family Lawyers.Family law problems are not an everyday event and when mine happened it was daunting to say the least.However from my first conversation, right through to the end of processing my Consent Orders & Property Transfers, the Team at Kate Austin Family Lawyers were friendly, timely, and they communicated with me on a level I understood. Overall an extremely professional company that made the whole process stress free.Going forward I wouldn't hesitate to use them again and highly recommend their services.Thanks again Team, I wish you all a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.I will be having one thanks to all your hard work.D Westburyread more
Peet Gorman
Peet Gorman
23:39 18 Dec 18
I am really happy with Kate Austin Family Lawyer. All staff member are professional and informative. My property settlement consent order was approved by court within a week which was very impressive. Brendan, Rachel and Tori were helpful. Everything I asked for was acted in time. I would recommend anyone to contact Kate Austin Family Lawyer for their family matters.read more
DS Martin
DS Martin
04:13 12 Nov 18
Friendly, efficient and caring service. They make the process of Consent orders and property settlement as painless as possible for all concerned. I would highly recommend Kate Austin's Team to listen and expedite this for you. Tori was really friendly and took the time to understand our situation and to progress it as fast as possible. Thanks Tori, Brendan and Rachel.read more
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