Why Consent Orders Are So Good

Your verbal agreement means NOTHING without this step. 😬 

You've done the hard work. You've negotiated with your ex about the house, the children, the debts. You've finally reached an agreement. But here's what most separating couples in Australia don't realise — that agreement isn't worth the paper it's written on. 

A verbal agreement? Unenforceable. A parenting plan? Valid, but if your ex stops following it, your options are limited. Even a written agreement between you both carries almost no legal weight. 

Enter consent orders. 

A consent order transforms your agreement into a legally binding court order — with the same power as if a judge handed it down after a trial. No courtroom drama. No expensive legal battle. Just protection, certainty, and peace of mind.  

📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS PODCAST: 

✅ What consent orders actually are (and aren't) 

✅ Why verbal and written agreements fail when things go wrong 

✅ Exactly what consent orders can cover — parenting AND property 

✅ The surprisingly simple application process 

✅ Real costs revealed: between $2k and $5k plus $205 filing fee + 6-8 weeks processing 

✅ Consequences of breaching consent orders (yes, imprisonment is possible) 

✅ Critical time limits that could lock you out forever 

✅ How mediation helps you reach agreement faster

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