Is it necessary to get divorced before we can get Consent Orders 

As a matter of fact, it is recommended that you address this issue as soon as possible. After a divorce is granted, you have 12 months to seek an Order for Property Settlement, but no time limit applies prior to this. 

In the first 12 months following separation, many couples are concerned with resolving their property matters, in order to sever their financial ties and have some certainty regarding their financial situation going forward.  Future care arrangements for children are typically considered immediately following separation, as both parties usually want some stability for their children as soon as they are no longer together. 

Depending on your circumstances, we can assist you in obtaining a divorce for less than $300.00 if you have been separated for 12 months. We would be happy to discuss this further with you, or you may go to our Divorce quote page for an immediate fixed fee quote. 

Can you explain why your fees are lower than those charged by other family lawyers? 

If you have reached an agreement, you have already accomplished all the hard work.  Order drafting is what we specialize in, and we are good at it.  You provide us with instructions regarding the agreement you’ve reached and we put it in a format that is legally binding and drafted in a way that the court will accept. Since we pride ourselves on getting it right the first time around, we are able to complete the project more efficiently than most of our competitors. 

Upon reaching an agreement, we take comprehensive instructions from you.  As a result of your agreement, we draft a document called “Draft Consent Orders” based on a format that will be accepted by the court.  Along with the draft orders, we prepare another document called the “Application for Consent Orders.”.  Once we have prepared these documents, we send them to you for approval.  We will make any changes you require.  Upon receiving additional material, we will include it. 

Documents may be changed three times as part of the fixed fee.  Although we strive to get it right the first time, if necessary, we will be able to make changes or modify it for no additional fee.  Upon receiving your approval, we will email the documents to you along with instructions on how to sign and file them. 

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For more information on your particular circumstances, please feel free to contact us,or visit our website www.kateaustinlaw.com.au 

Kate Austin Family Lawyers is a specialised boutique Family Law firm.  Our head office is in the Brisbane CBD and we also have an office in the Sydney CBD.  Kate Austin Family Lawyers act in all Family Law matters however we specialise in fixed fee matters for clients all over Australia who have reached an agreement with their former partner and wish to see it