How Do I Change a Consent Order?
Can I Change Consent Orders? This is a common question asked by many people. But before we answer the question, let’s give some context. How do Consent Orders work? When two individuals separate, they typically want to come to an agreement on how their financial assets will be divided and how their children will be cared for. When two parties submit their proposed settlement to the Family Court of Australia, the Court seals the agreement to make it enforceable and creates a Consent Order. While saving you the time, money, and stress of having to go through the entire court process, it has the same legal impact as if the judge had made the Order themselves. Family law consent orders are a practical and excellent way to cease your financial obligations to your ex-spouse and give you the freedom to go on independently and with confidence. Why is a Consent Order necessary? A Consent Order need not be created after a divorce according to the law. Some spouses decide to divide their ...