How much does it cost to file a consent order?
How much does it cost to file a consent order?
Family Court of AustraliaFILING FEESApplication for consent orders$170Application for decree as to nullity – reduced fee^$440Application as to validity of Marriage, Divorce Annulment$1320Initiating Application (Parenting OR Financial, Final only)$36015 •
Can a judge reject a consent order?
In property matters, the Court can only make Orders which it considers to be “just and equitable”. Even where parties consent to the agreement, the Court can still refuse an application where they think that the agreement is unfair or if they thikn that one party should receive more.
How long does it take to get a consent order approved?
The current Court filing fee to lodge your Application is $165. From the date of lodging you should expect it will take between 6 to 12 weeks for the Court to process your application and issue sealed Consent Orders.
What happens after the consent order?
Once the judge is satisfied, the consent order is ‘sealed’ and becomes legally binding. At any stage during this process, you may want to take legal advice. A lawyer can help you understand what a fair settlement would be, help negotiate agreement, prepare the consent order and file the application with the court.
