Fixed Fee Consent Orders in Canberra Property Settlements from $2455 plus court fees
Servicing Canberra with Consent Orders in 24 hours
You’re here for a good reason.
- You have an agreement and want it to be legally binging
- You are amicable and your matter finalized quickly
- You want to avoid paying thousands of dollars in unnecessary stamp duty.
- You need a court order to organise a legally binding super-splitting arrangement.
- Both parties want it completed quickly and at an affordable price.
- The quotes you have been given for Consent Orders in Canberra could be more realistic. There is no reason to pay over $5000 each.
- We are a specialized Family Law firm with more than 25 years of experience. We are accredited specialists in NSW and Queensland. We provide Consent Orders in Canberra at a fixed fee.
- We do not interfere with your agreement.
- We have extensive experience in defined benefit superannuation.
A simple, fast, and cost-effective solution to get your Consent Order.
What Do You Need Help With?
Fixed Fee, Full Service Consent Orders from $2475 – Property Settlement
Property Settlement at a fixed fee. Our fees include all elements of a property settlement. Download a quote, and we will guarantee you our fees for the next six months.
*Fees are for both parties and include GST.
Fixed Fee Parenting Orders – $1980.00 plus court fees
Kate Austin Family Law will prepare Parenting Orders to make your parenting plans legally binding in just 24 hours. We are Accredited Specialists in Family Law with over 25 years’ experience.
*Fees are for both parties and include GST
Fixed Fee Property and Children’s Consent Orders – $2905 plus court fees.
By using the same application and court fees, filing both Parenting and Property Agreements is a very cost and time effective way of finalising your Family Law agreement.
*Fees are for both parties and include GST
Family Law – A National Law. Consent Orders for Canberra
After practising in family law NSW for 20 years, Kate Austin Family Law now works from Brisbane to help all Australians. We have developed a business model that allows us to serve clients nationwide by utilising custom intake forms and digital signatures. We are always available to help. You can reach our Practice Manager (Brendan) via his mobile phone.
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia administers Family Law. No matter where you are in Australia, we are all subject to the same rules (Western Australia does have its own system, so there are some slight variations in the process.
Since 2018, we handled over 1720 Consent Orders across Australia. Of these, 139 have had at least one party in Canberra. This track record attests to our competence and efficiency in family law matters.
Because our clients are amicable, we enjoy a positive and safe relationship. Remember, this is your agreement – it belongs to nobody else.
What Kate Austin will NOT do.
It’s the things we don’t do that set us apart.
- We do NOT try to change your agreement.
- We do NOT negotiate between parties.
- We do NOT get involved arguments between parties.
- We will advise on the “Just and Equitable” jointly
- We are Happy to work with both parties - we are neutral and dont represent either side
What Kate Austin Will do to assist with your Consent Orders.
- Free Initial discussion about your consent orders.
- Work with both parties on drafting your agreeement
- Continual updates on the progress of your agreement.
- Access to our office to answer questions in relation to your matter.
- Drafting the application for Consent orders and theMinute of order. for submission of your application for Consent Orders to the Family Court
- Custom drafting of your agreement by Rachel Stubbs
- Suggested notations on your orders.
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You will be able to calculate the fixed cost based on your specific circumstances and receive a reliable quote. We have a simple pricing structure that accommodates all situations. There is a price for property settlement, with an additional cost for a superannuation splitting order if required. Additionally, we have a price for parenting orders. Parenting can be done with or without a property Settlement.
We have a price for a property settlement, with an additional cost for a superannuation splitting order if required. We also have a price for parenting orders.
Five questions we always get asked about a Consent Order.
Can you work with Clients in Canberra??
Answer: Yes - Family Law is the same all over Australia. So long as you are an Australian resident, we can assist you. Our clients are all over the world. If the Family court has jurisdiction over your matter, we can help. If you are not sure, just ask us.
Will you work with both us? - we only want 1 lawyer.
Answer: Yes, so long as you understand we are a neutral party and do not represent either of you.
Can you give us a fixed fee?
Answer: We only provide fixed fees. We do this because clients demand it, and it removes any disputes over fees. Please do an instant quote to see its suitable,
Will the Family Court accept our agreement?
Answer : We will discuss your agreement with you. If we don't think it will be accepted, we will advise you both and suggest alternate solutions with other lawyers.
Court only accepts matters based on them being “just and equitable” – this is part of our initial discussions to see if we are suitable for each other.
Superannuation in Consent Orders.
Superannuation in Consent Orders is a large subject.
Do you have to split your superannuation?
No, but it is included in the total of assets each party will receive. When the final percentage split that each party will receive is calculated it must include each parties superannuation.
Some people make allowances for different superannuation balances by making adjustments through other assets, such as extra cast from the sale of a house.
Types of Superannuation.
Accumulation.
Defined Benefit.
In Canberra, we see a lot of clients with defined benefit funds, Typically there
Can you work with both parties?
Yes, we can but only under strict conditions.
- We do not represent either party in this process.
- Each party can obtain their own legal advice; if they are unsure, they should do so.
- We do not negotiate between either party.
- We only document your agreement.
- We do not get involved in disputes
- We are happy to have joint discussions and emails as both parties agree with these principles.
How long do Consent Orders take?
Kate Austin Family Lawyers
At Kate Austin Family Lawyers, once we receive your intake forms, we will aim to have your first draft ready within 24 hours. We will inform you of the day your matter is being drafted and ask that you be available in case we have any questions. Your matter will be initiated in the morning, and we will provide you with the draft in the evening. Once you have received your first draft, any required changes will be made within 24 hours.
When you are ready to sign your documents, we will offer you an electronic signature solution with access codes via your mobile device. After both parties have signed, we will submit your application for Consent Orders in Canberra and “minute of order” to the family court online through our court portal.
Please note that the court’s approval of your Consent Orders may take up to 6 weeks. It’s important to consider that the processing time may be longer leading up to Christmas and the end of school terms, as well as at the start of new school terms.
Can the Family Court change our Consent Orders?
When you submit your application for consent orders and the proposed agreement, you are asking the Family Court to either accept or reject the proposed Consent Orders. The Court will not make a decision to change your agreement without your consent.
What is “just and equitable” in Consent Orders?
“Just and equitable” involves the concept of fairness in the agreement between the parties.
This is a very complex question, and it involves lots of variables. These may include.
- Length of the relationship
- Contributions during the relations ship
- Children’s age and health
- Parties’ age and health
- Any future needs a party may have.
Although we do not offer legal advice to individuals, we have decided to only engage with parties who have reached an agreement that we strongly believe the Family Court will deem fair and balanced. Our observation indicates that when people collaborate in good faith, they can reach excellent agreements. They do so not because they are instructed on court expectations or advised by lawyers, but because they act with respect for their former partner.
Who is a Kate Austin Client?
Kate Austin Family Lawyers would be the best suited law firm for you if you are in the following situation.
- You would like to legally finalise your financial relationship with your previous partner.
- You are still amicable with your previous partner.
- You are seeking a fixed fee arrangement.
- You have a fair agreement that both of you are happy with.
Matters that are not suitable.
Our service does not suit everybody. It requires clients with a degree of trust in each other seeking a respectful Family Law solution. If you do not have this, then we are not the firm for you.
- You do not have an agreement with your former partner.
- You do not have an agreement with your former partner.
- There is a history of significant domestic violence.
- You are not willing to be open and transparent to the current financial situation.
People and their roles in your matter
Brendan will be the first person you speak to at Kate Austin Family Lawyers. He has worked with Rachel for over 25 years, owning and working in Family Law firms.
Brendan will have an initial discussion with you about the process of consent orders and your agreement in general. After a discussion with him, we will advise you if your matter is suitable for our service, the fixed fees and the timeframes to complete your matter.
Rachel will take over your matter once you have submitted all of the information to the draft of your agreement.
She will email you once your first draft has been completed in the nominated evening. She will manage any changes required, finalisation of the Consent Orders and finally the submission of the agreement once signed to the Family Court.
Five Questions about the Kate Austin Process
In order to submit your Consent Orders to the Family Court, we prepare all the necessary documents. The following are among them:
- Application for Consent Orders – Required for all matters
- Minute of Order – The written document outlining your agreement
- Notice of risk with only required with parenting orders.
- Letters to superannuation funds requesting splittting approvals
- Letters to the court as required
- Form 6 Valuations if required
- Letters to actuaries for defined benefit superannuation.
- Any other correspondence as required by your matter.
We are happy to have a general discussion in relation to your consent orders, as this is the first step in understanding your agreement. Our discussion will cover the following topics.
- The main aim is to see If we are suitable for you.
- Generally, see if you have an agreement that would be considered just equitable.
- To see if we both believe we are suitable to work together.
- To discuss how consent orders would work in your situation, Asset by asset.
- Explain how the structure of your agreement would be laid out in a minute of order.
- General discussions about timing disclosure and process.
- Process to start consent orders with our office.
Free consultations are not useful unless you have an amicable agreement. We may direct you to a more suitable service if we are not a good fit.
Yes, we can, as long as everyone understands the rules.
1. We are a neutral party and we do not represent either of you. Our job is to draft the agreement that you have come to without any intervention.
2. Either party can obtain independent legal advice, but it will need to be obtained from another firm.
3. If we believe that we will have difficulties having your matter approved by the Family Court, we will advise you both at the same time.
4. We do not sign the certificate of independent advice on the application for consent orders as we have not provided any legal advice the either party.
5. All our conversations are general in nature refereeing to process with the Family Court.
No, our advice is only general in nature and references the process of obtaining Consent Orders.
We service clients all over Australia, and so long as they have jurisdiction anywhere around the world, including Canberra
No, unfortunately we do not provide that service.
Our Consultation about Consent Orders is free.
We are happy to have a general discussion in relation to your consent orders, as this is the first step in understanding your agreement. Our discussion will cover the following topics.
Free consultations are not useful unless you have an amicable agreement. We may direct you to a more suitable service if we are not a good fit.
General questions about Consent Orders.
It typically takes around 28 days for the court to process your Application and Minute of Order. However, the processing time may vary depending on the time of year and the specific court where you submit your documents. If there are any issues with your documents, the processing time will be extended as the documents will be returned to you with inquiries that need to be addressed before the matter can be reconsidered.
The court can only issue orders if it is satisfied that they are ‘just and equitable’, meaning fair. What is considered just and equitable will depend on the specific circumstances of each case. The court will consider factors such as the duration of the relationship, the contributions made by each party, and each party’s future needs when determining whether an outcome is fair.
Consent orders do not need to be signed by a solicitor or even drafted or reviewed by a solicitor. However, it is a good idea to have an experienced family law lawyer draft your documents for you. That way, you can be sure they are done properly and cover everything as you intend.
Yes, if you are transferring any real estate between yourself and your spouse as part of your family law agreement, it will be exempt from stamp duty. We will ensure that your orders are compliant, regardless of the state in which your property is located.
Consent orders can be enforced in the same way as any other court orders. An application to enforce court orders is made with the Family Court, and penalties can apply if the orders are breached.
The “Minute of Consent” is the document you submit to the Family Court, outlining the orders you are requesting the court to make on your behalf. It should provide detailed information about what each party is required to do and by when. Additionally, it must be drafted in a legally binding manner before the court can make orders based on the agreement.
Contact Us
Kate Austin Family Lawyers
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Head office:
Level 54, 111 Eagle Street Brisbane QLD 4000 -
Sydney office:
Level 36, 1 Farrer Pl Sydney, NSW 2000 -
Melbourne office:
Suite 805 , Level 8, 220 Collins street Melbourne, VIC 3000 -
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9AM – 5PM
