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Consent Orders – New Mar 2020

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Consent Orders Australia is dedicated to delivering Fixed fee Consent Orders in 24Hrs.

  • Consent Orders – What are they?
  • Consent Orders – Why do you need them?
  • Consent Orders who prepares them?
  • Do I need to obtain legal advice for Consent Orders?
  • Are Consent Orders enforceable in the Family Court?
  • What happens if my partner doesn’t comply with a Consent Order?
  • Is there a cooling off. When signing Consent Orders?
  • What are the costs of a Consent Order?
  • What are the main advantages of Consent Orders?
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We only represent clients who can agree on their Family Law matter. Yes … really.

  • Our fees are Fixed
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  • Your agreement is final and legally binding
  • We do not try to change your agreement
  • We do not negotiate between you
  • We will document your agreement exactly as you have agreed between yourselves.
  • We will comment if we think the Family Court may have objections to your agreement.
  • Once we have all your information we will have a draft ready for you with 24hrs. If you require changes, no problem they will be ready in 6 hrs.
  • We have completed literally 1000’s of agreements – see what our clients think of us.

Kate Austin Family Law is a Family Law firm dedicated to providing Family Law agreements to people who know what is the best solution for them and have an outcome that all parties are satisfied with. Not only do they save $1000’s in legal fees their matter is finalised in months not years.

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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 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.

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Consent Orders – What are they?

Consent Orders are a way for parties to formalize an agreement they’ve reached dividing their assets and liabilities or formalizing the arrangements for the future care of their children Without having to go to court. It is done by making an application to the Family Court Which sets out the specifics of the agreement that you’ve reached. Once the court makes Orders in accordance with your agreement it becomes legally binding in the same way as if the court had made Orders pursuant to a contested hearing. Property settlement Orders and the financial relationship between you and Orders a formalizing your parenting arrangements give you both peace of mind for the future.

What financial matters can and can’t a Consent Order deal with?

Financial Consent Orders include the transfer of assets between the parties on the sale of assets and the division of the net proceeds of sale. Any assets can be included such as real estate, bank accounts, trusts, companies, cars and superannuation.

Financial Consent Orders cannot however deal with child support matters. The child support agency typically looks after the payment of child support and you can enter into your own private child support agreement if you want to However these are not matters that are covered by Consent Orders.

Consent Orders – Why do you need them?

In property settlements Consent Order to finalize the financial relationship between you so that neither party can come back at a future date and make a claim to the other parties assets in the future. You can also obtain a stamp duty exemption in relation to the transfer of real estate between parties who were in a relationship.

For parenting matters locking in an agreement means that neither party can change their mind about the children’s care arrangements if their circumstances change. The Consent Orders are legally binding and can only be changed by agreement between the parties or a further court application.

Spousal maintenance and Consent Orders

Spousal maintenance is the payment by one party to their ex partner Of a sum of money with that by way of lump sum or regular installment On account of one party being in a position to assist the other and the second party being unable to support themselves adequately. Spousal maintenance Orders can form part of your Consent Orders And a legally binding once made.

If this has given you a reason to rethink your decision not to formalise your agreement, take the next step and give us a call. We can talk you through the process, confirm the price, and get you started. If you’d like more information about our fixed fees, just click the button below…

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Consent Orders who prepares them?

Whilst some parties prepare their own documents this can lead to problems Because it is very important that the Consent Orders are drafted in a way that ensures that they are legally binding and can be enforced. Having a solicitor with family law experience also ensures that there is no ambiguity in your documents and that nothing is left out. Poorly drafted Consent Orders can also result in a fresh application having to be made at some future date and so It is generally a better idea to have someone who has a good understanding of how the documents must be drafted prepare your documents for you.

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.

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If you’re looking for a firm figure on what a Consent Order 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.

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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Are Consent Orders enforceable in the Family Court?

Once the family court makes Consent Orders in accordance with your agreement they have the same force and effect as if a court had made the Consent Orders pursuant to a contested hearing. This means that if the Consent Orders are breached by one party then the non-defaulting party can take a matter back to court and ask the family court to enforce the Consent Orders Or for some other appropriate remedy. Typically however once court Orders are in place most people comply with them especially if they have been made following an agreement reached between them.

What happens if my partner doesn’t comply with a Consent Order?

If you are having trouble with your former partner complying with the Consent Orders the first option is always to speak with them and see if Things can be varied or arrangements can be made so that the Consent Orders are complied with. Attending mediation can also assist with having what is complied with. If all else fails either party can make an application to the court to enforce the Consent Orders by filing an application and a supporting affidavit. The code has a number of remedies available to ensure that the Orders are complied with.

If you’ve got any questions about the process or what you need to do, feel free to schedule a call with us and we’ll talk you through everything involved.

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Is there a cooling off. When signing Consent Orders?

Once Consent Orders have been made there is no cooling off. And you have no opportunity to change your mind. If it is for this reason that you should carefully consider all of the provisions in any proposed Consent Orders and obtain independent legal advice in relation to them if you are at all uncertain prior to signing them. You do have an opportunity between when the documents are filed with the criminally court and when the Orders are made to withdraw your Consent as the court cannot make Orders if your Consent is withdrawn.

What are the costs of a Consent Order?

Well to 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 finalized. If you are require independent legal advice the cost will also increase. Most of the night fence will charge somewhere in the vicinity of 4 1/2 to $7000 depending on what it is you require. You can obtain a quote online here.

What are the main advantages of Consent Orders?

The main advantage of obtaining Consent Orders is the peace of mind that it gives to both parties. A Consent Order will finalize your matter in relation to your property settlement and in sure that neither party is able to come back in the future for another settlement. parenting Consent Orders will also set in stone in the future arrangements for your children so that neither party can change their mind if they circumstances change in the future. Whilst there are costs associated with obtaining Consent Orders most people find that this is far outweighed by the benefits.

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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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