If parties are able to reach an agreement in relation to the care arrangements of their children (Parenting Orders), or the division of property (Financial orders), or the maintenance for a husband, wife or de-facto spouse (Spousal Maintenance) they are encouraged to file a Form 11 Application for Consent Orders in the Family Court.
Consent Orders have the same binding legal effect as orders made after a Court hearing.
The Family Court will consider the matters set out in the Family Law Act 1975 when deciding whether to approve the parties’ Application for Consent Orders.