Consent Orders for property and parenting agreements in Brisbane
Make it official. Lock in your agreement with legal backing.
Consent Orders give your parenting or property agreement the force of law, without the need to go to trial. We’ll help you get it done properly.
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WHAT ARE CONSENT ORDERS?
Consent Orders are formal agreements that are approved by the Court, covering parenting or property matters (or both). Once sealed by the Court, they become legally binding and enforceable.
WHY YOU NEED A LAWYER
We prepare Consent Orders with precision, making sure your agreement is clear, enforceable, and future-proof. One wrong clause can cause major headaches later — we’re here to make sure that doesn’t happen.
When you’ve reached agreement after separation, Consent Orders are the legal documents that turn that agreement into something formal, enforceable and long-lasting.
They can deal with all the big issues — who keeps what, how parenting arrangements will work, and when important steps like property transfers or co-parenting changes need to happen.
At Martens Legal, we help you move forward with clarity and confidence by preparing and managing your Consent Orders with care, precision and legal insight.
What can Consent Orders cover?
Consent Orders can formalise agreements about:
Property – including transferring or selling real estate, dividing superannuation, managing debts, and finalising ownership of any other assets.
Parenting arrangements – covering when your child is with each parent, how decisions will be made, travel arrangements, and much more.
These are important legal documents. They need to be drafted carefully, with full understanding of how the Court will interpret them — and the future impact they’ll have on your life. That’s why having an experienced family lawyer involved is crucial.
Why choose Consent Orders?
They’re enforceable and secure.
Once approved by the Court, Consent Orders are legally binding. That means both parties must follow them — and if one doesn’t, the other has the right to enforce them through the Court.
They’re efficient and cost-effective.
Compared to going to Court, Consent Orders are a streamlined and affordable way to lock in your agreement and protect your future.
They give you peace of mind.
You’ll know exactly what’s expected from both sides, and can move forward without uncertainty hanging over you.
Do I need a lawyer to prepare Consent Orders?
Technically, no — but in reality, yes.
Drafting Consent Orders correctly takes legal expertise. The Court won’t approve them if they’re unclear or incomplete. And once they’re made, you can’t easily undo them.
We don’t just “fill out forms” — we advise you on how to make sure the Orders protect your rights and reflect your agreement clearly, now and into the future.
We also handle all of the filing and Court process for you, so it’s one less thing you need to worry about during a challenging time.
Common questions about Consent Orders
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No. Child support needs to be dealt with separately — usually through a private agreement or a Binding Child Support Agreement. We can guide you through your options.
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Yes. If you were in a de facto relationship, you can still enter into Consent Orders — provided you meet certain legal requirements. We’ll help you work through the eligibility details.
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If your Orders involve finances, you’ll need to give a full and honest picture of your financial situation.
This includes income, assets, debts, superannuation — and sometimes supporting documents. This transparency is essential for the Court to approve your Orders.
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Once your Consent Orders are signed and ready, your lawyer will file them online with the Court. You don’t need to attend Court in person - the Judicial Registrar will review everything behind the scenes. If all’s in order, the Court will seal the Orders and send them back to you.
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The clock starts ticking. Most Orders include timelines for things like property transfers or changes to parenting arrangements. These timeframes usually begin from the date the Court approves the Orders — shown on the first page of the sealed documents.
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Yes — at the time of writing, the Court filing fee is $200.
Please note this is subject to change.
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Because these are more than just documents. They’re a turning point.
We’re here to help you close one chapter and confidently begin the next — with Consent Orders that are not only legally sound, but thoughtfully tailored to your life and your goals.
Ready to lock in your Consent Order agreement?
We’ll make sure your Consent Orders are drafted properly, filed correctly, and legally binding, so you can move forward with certainty.