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Consent Orders Melbourne

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Fixed Fee Consent Orders in Melbourne
Property Settlements from $2455 plus court fees

Servicing Melbourne in 24 hours

You’re here because:

  • You have an agreement and you want it to be legally binding.
  • There is no need to have multiple lawyers arguing over an agreement you already have.
  • You would like the process completed quickly without unnecessary delays.
  • You need to organise a legally-binding super splitting arrangement
  • And you want it done as soon as possible at a fixed price.
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Fast Simple and Cost Effective Consent Orders Melbourne

  • Consent Orders are ready in 24 hours.
  • Further changes are made in 24 hours.
  • We draft all documentation – Application and the minute of Order.
  • Simple 4 step process.
  • Property Settlements from $2455 plus court fees.
  • Fees are fixed before we start – no misunderstandings.
  • Accredited specialists in Family Law. (NSW and QLD)
  • 25 Years of Family Law experience.
  • 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 only work with amicable parties.
    Tell us your story and we draft your solution.

    Consent Order Lawyers in Melbourne

    Kate Austin is a specialised Family Law firm providing Fixed Fee Consent Orders in 24 hours. As Family Law is a federal jurisdiction, clients can be represented by law firms all over Australia. If you’re lucky enough to have reached an amicable agreement, we’re able to draft your agreement for property settlements, superannuation splitting orders or parenting orders.

    We will take instructions from you and:

    • Draft your application.
    • Draft your ” minute of Order” – Consent Orders.
    • Consent Orders in Melbourne Make changes as required.
    • Assist you with signing your document.
    • Write to your superannuation fund advising of the proposed orders.
    • File your matter with  the Family Court.
    • Work with the Family Court if they have any requisitions.
    • Provide you the sealed (approved) Orders.
    • Seek feedback from you on your experience with us.

    Our Solution is simple and 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.

    Associations We’re Part Of

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

    Queensland Law society
    nsw law society accredited
    qld law society accredited
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    Family Law Practitioners Association - Kate Austin Family Law

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    If you’re looking for a firm figure on what a Consent Order in Melbourne will cost, you can find it by clicking the button below. You’ll be able to calculate the cost based on your circumstances and get a quote you can trust. Our fees are the same regardless of your agreement or where Consent Orders Melbourne are located

    If you have questions or are close to reaching an agreement, we’d be happy to give you advice on how to take those last few steps.

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    Consent Orders – Your Questions Answered

    What are Consent Orders?

    When two people separate, they often want to formalise an agreement they’ve reached around how to divide their financial assets or care arrangements for their children.

    This is what a Consent Order lets them do. Or, in more legal terms, a Consent Order is made when two parties submit their proposed agreement to the Family Court of Australia or the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, and the agreement is sealed by the Court and made into a legally binding document.

    Any agreement that becomes a Consent Order has the same legal effect as if the judge made the Order after a contested hearing. However, the big difference is that you don’t have to go through the expense and stress of the entire court process. In fact, you don’t even need to go to Court at all.

    Consent Orders are an ideal way to finalise your financial ties with your ex-partner and allow you to move forward independently and with certainty.

    Do I need to obtain legal advice for Consent Orders?

    It is not mandatory for parties to Consent Orders to have obtained their own independent legal advice although it is generally a good idea as it gives both parties peace of mind that they are entering into is an informed decision. Some parties obtain their own independent legal advice and then come together to reach their own agreement and then have it drafted without any further legal advice being obtained.

    1. What are the costs of a Consent Order?

    Most lawyers will provide quotes for fixed fees for the preparation of Consent Orders. What the fixed fee includes can vary quite significantly and the associated cost can vary significantly.

    If you have not yet reached an agreement, then the cost is likely to be significantly higher than if your agreement has been finalised. If you require independent legal advice, the cost will also increase. Most will charge somewhere in the vicinity of $4500 to $7000 depending on what it is you require. You can obtain a quote online here

    Will my Consent Orders 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 in.

    Why would we formalise our agreement?

    Formalising your agreement with a Consent Order means neither person can change their mind independently later on. For parenting matters, it gives you certainty that you get to spend the time with your children that the orders say you will.

    Those orders can be enforced by the Court if someone doesn’t follow them. For property settlements, the orders finalise and sever the financial relationship between parties. That means you can get on with your life, knowing that what you earn and accumulate after the settlement is indisputably yours.

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

    Consent Orders in Melbourne do not need to be signed by a solicitor nor even drafted or reviewed by a solicitor. However it’s 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.

    Testimonials

    “No words would do justice to the professionalism and support I received from the Kate Austin team. They were extremely efficient with responding to any queries. They went above and beyond to ensure the terms of our Consent Orders were thorough and accurate. The registrar making the orders also mentioned Rachel in high regard and commented on how the Consent Orders coming through from her are always well drafted. My orders ended up being more complex but they got it done with tight deadlines. Thank you for an awesome job in what ended up being quite a challenging situation“

    Trudy Oct 19

    “Thank you, Brendan and Rachel, for this painless experience during such a difficult time. The distance between Brisbane and Sydney was not an obstacle for everything to be done very quickly and at a very high professional level. When I received my draft consent orders on 10 pages, I realised that property settlement cannot be done without a lawyer. And I would recommend to anyone, who knows how they want to split their property and hates wasting their money, to engage Kate Austin Family Lawyers.“

    Irana November 19

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    Finalise Your Agreement and Move On With Life

    If you’re ready to get on with life and want a comprehensive Melbourne 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.

    Simply fill out your contact details, and we’ll take care of the rest.

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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 Family Law 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:
      Level 36 1 Farrer Place
      Sydney, NSW 2000

      Melbourne office:
      Suite 805 , Level 8, 220 Collins street
      Melbourne, VIC  3000

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      Monday – Friday: 9AM – 5PM

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      Kate Austin Family Lawyers

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

      Sydney office:
      Level 36, 1 Farrer Pl
      Sydney, NSW 2000

      Melbourne office:
      Suite 805 , Level 8, 220 Collins Street
      Melbourne, VIC 3000

      Postal address
      Brisbane office:
      Level 54, 111 Eagle Street
      Brisbane, QLD 4000

      Our Office Hours

      Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
      Brisbane Phone: (07) 3128 0222
      Sydney Phone: (02) 9063 0455
      Melbourne Phone: (03) 9116 5728

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      Kate Austin Family Lawyers
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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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