Kate Austin Family Law are Accredited specialists in Family law in both NSW and Queensland and have submitted literally thousands on Consent Orders to all the main registries in NSW and Queensland.

For matters that have been directed by the Family Court to be reviewed by a Family Lawyer we are happy for clients to make a phone appointment using this link for a free discussion about what steps need to be made to have your Consent Orders approved. Clients have found this discussion useful because:

You will have the opportunity to upload your proposed orders as well as the requisitions so we can discuss them in real time. We will provide immediate solutions to your Consent Order problems including how to fix the drafting errors, timing to complete the changes and a fixed price for our service.
We may suggest things that needed to be included in the orders that you may not have thought of, talking with us allows you access to our area of expertise.
The need for appropriate contingency orders (where applicable), how and why you need them.

Wee will ensure the application is compliant with the proposed minute of Order. The two documents need to support each other application.
We utilise your Comm courts Portal to save court costs, you have already paid the court fee so there is no need to pay it again.
Provide compliant superannuation splitting orders, depending on your matter there are specific steps that must be undertaken so that the Family Court is able to approve your superannuation splitting request. Have dealt with literally hundreds of superannuation funds over the years we have an exhaustive library of superannuation splitting orders and contacts to finalise you matter quickly.

How long to amended Consent Orders take to be to be redrafted

Our standard service is 24hrs. Once you have your amended documents we will provide then to you for approval. If you require changes, we mill make these with 24hrs for your consideration.

Once approved we will lodge them under your portal or transfer them to our account and we will manage their progress until completion.

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What are Consent Orders?

Consent Orders are Orders made by the Family Court, which document the division of assets and liabilities of a relationship, or the future parenting arrangements for their children. They can be made for parties to a marriage or parties to a defacto relationship.

What financial matters can Consent Order deal with?

Financial Consent Orders can deal with transfers of all assets or any liabilities, including real estate, mortgages cars, bank accounts, loans and debts, and companies and trusts. They cannot however deal with child support matters.

Why do I need a Consent Order?

Consent Orders end the financial relationship between two parties so that neither can come back and seek a further property settlement at some stage in the future. They can also finalize parenting matters and set out future care arrangements for children.

Spousal Maintenance and Consent Orders

You can include provision for the payment of spousal maintenance in your property settlement Consent Orders, and this applies whether you were married or in a de facto relationship. Spousal maintenance is the payment of money by one party to the other to assist with their financial upkeep.

Who prepares the terms of a Consent Order?

The Family Court will not prepare your Consent Orders for you and you should get a solicitor to draft them so that the job is done properly. They must be clear and unambiguous and set out clear who will do what and when.

Do I need to obtain legal advice?

Unlike binding financial agreements, where both parties must obtain independent legal advice, neither party is required to obtain legal advice In Order to obtain Consent Orders. It is however, generally a good idea to do so, so that you can make an informed decision about the Orders you’re agreeing to have made.

Is a Consent Order binding and enforceable?

Consent Orders are binding and enforceable in the same way as if a court had made the Orders pursuant to a contested hearing. This means that either party can bring the matter back before the court if the Orders are breached and have the Orders enforced, and penalties made against the non-complying party.

How do I enforce a Consent Order if my ex does not comply?

You can make an application to the Family Court if your Consent Orders have been breached so as to get the other party to comply with them in the future, and to penalize the non-complying party for breaching the court Orders. This is done by filing an Application along with a supporting affidavit, setting out the details of the Orders breached.

When can a Consent Order be set aside?

There are only a small number of circumstances in which a court will set aside a Consent Order. The reasons include impracticability, hardship for a child of the relationship, or default in carrying out the Orders. For parenting matters, you must first demonstrate that there has been a significant change in circumstances warranting the matter being reopened.

Is there a cooling off when signing Consent Orders?

Once the Consent Orders have been made there is no cooling off period and you cannot change your mind. You can however withdraw your Consent in the intervening period between the documents being signed and filed with the Family Court and the court actually making the Consent Orders.

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Our Experience

With over 20 years’ experience in family law, you can be assured that your matter is being handled by someone who knows what they’re doing.

Our Promise

We will finalise your Divorce promptly, efficiently, and for the price that you’ve been quoted.

Our Philosophy

Legal fees don’t have to cost a fortune. We charge reasonable fees but don’t compromise on service, quality or looking after you.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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