Consent Orders kit

A$99.00

Get everything that you need to draft your own Consent Orders and save thousands in legal fees. Save time, money and stress with this simple to use kit. Includes proposed orders template with example wording.

Last updated February 2026

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What’s included?

✔︎ Consent Orders Application Form
✔︎ Proposed Orders template
✔︎ Wording for Proposed Orders
✔︎ Easy to complete
✔︎ Completed examples
✔︎ Step by step instructions
✔︎ Simple explanation of the law

How It Works

1. ORDER: Press the download or select state and press the add to cart button. Enter your details on a secure payment page.

2. RECEIVE: Information booklet (PDF) and templates (Word) are provided by instant download and/or post. Edit the fields yourself using Word.

3. SIGN AND SUBMIT: Sign your documents and submit to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Pay the Court fee.

About This Kit

Working out fair and reasonable arrangements about property and children can be difficult for families during a divorce or separation. If you and your ex have reached an agreement about minor children and/or property of the relationship after a separation, then you can apply to the Court to have these arrangements formalised in a document called Consent Orders. These are final and binding. You can have confidence in the document because once formalised by the Courts, it is very difficult to vary or overturn the Orders.

Use the Quick Laws Consent Orders kit to easily apply for Family Law Consent Orders. Have the Orders formalised in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, without the assistance of a Lawyer and save thousands in legal fees. The updated edition includes a template with the specific wording that you need for an application for consent orders, worksheets, template letters and a checklist to help you understand your legal position, and provides the current family laws of your state.

The kit will help you to understand important issues during this process like:

• When consent orders can be sought

• Whether a de facto relationship exists

• Whether you can apply for consent orders as a de facto - "gateway" requirements

• How to draft property and financial orders

• How to collect information about superannuation and draft splitting orders

• How to draft parenting orders - covers a range of children's issues

• Requirements for spousal maintenance

• Relevant parts of the Family Law Act 1975 - summary

The minute of orders template includes wording to cover some of the following issues (amongst other things):

Property - such as transferring a property, or selling a property and splitting the proceeds thereby avoiding stamp duty;
Dealing with other assets, such as motor vehicle, life insurance and household items;
Spousal maintenance for a husband or wife;
Parenting issues, such as who the children will live and spend time with, visitation, schooling and many other issues;
Child support
Superannuation benefits - including superannuation splitting orders

What's in this Kit?

Get the right documents that you need to apply for Consent Orders yourself. Includes the following:

Proposed Orders template - Fill-in-the-blanks template - Word
Court accepted format with simple wording to use for financial and parenting orders. Easy to complete. Completed examples of Orders included.

Application for Consent Orders Form - Word
You can download this form for FREE from the Family Court Website. You will also need the proposed orders template and the appropriate wording contained in the orders (above).

Step-by-Step Guide - PDF
Information booklet and step-by-step instructions written in plain language by an Australian Lawyer. Includes completed examples of minutes of orders.

Also included:

Application for exemption of fees (general)
Application for exemption of fees (financial hardship)
Superannuation Kit
List of required information template/form
Completed examples of proposed draft orders

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"Very informative" - Bill M.

Common Questions

Family Law Consent Orders are agreements made between separated or divorced couples that have been formalised by the Family or Federal Magistrate's Court. Consent orders can be used to make agreements about the care of children, for the division of property or for ongoing maintenance for a husband or wife. Consent Orders have the same legal effect as an order made after a Court hearing.
Consent Orders are final and once made, it's very difficult to overturn or vary the orders. The Court encourages families to reach an agreement about issues relating to property and minor children after a family breakdown. The Court recommends that separated or divorced couples read the brochure 'Marriage, Separation and Divorce' before applying for divorce and when seeking Consent Orders through the Courts.
The Family Courts can formalise arrangements between couples about parenting and children's issues, such as who the child(ren) is to live with or which parent will financially/emotionally support the child.
Property settlement, including division or transfer of real estate, motor vehicles, superannuation or other items of value and spousal maintenance, such as an agreement can be made to pay a lump sum or ongoing payments to one spouse.
Consent Orders are a good option because couples can apply for the Consent Orders themselves without actually having to go to
Court or obtaining legal representation. Because the agreement is formalised by the Courts, you can be assured that the Consent Order is final and binding. This is because the circumstances in which either party may apply to set aside the Consent Order or change any provisions within the Consent Order are limited.
Consent Orders and a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) are different documents, though they may contain similar subject matter. Both contain agreements in relation to a former relationship about matters such as the division of property or ongoing care and maintenance of minor children. In some circumstances, both options may be available. With a BFA, both you and your former or future partner must obtain independent legal advice. There is no similar requirement for Consent Orders for it to be legally binding.
Yes, you can include orders about spousal maintenance. A party to a marriage is liable to maintain the other party, to the extent that the first-mentioned party is reasonably able to do so, if, and only if, that other party is unable to support herself or himself adequately.
The Quick Laws Consent Orders kits are designed for straight-forward situations, where separated or divorced couples want to transfer or sell their matrimonial home and make other financial agreements between them legally binding, without incurring the significant costs of obtaining formal legal representation. There is no specific requirement to seek formal legal advice, however, it is important that you understand the terms of the orders you are seeking.
If you do not understand the terms then it's recommended that you seek formal legal advice. The Consent Orders kit is not a substitute for and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Quick Laws is a law firm and can provide legal advice and drafting for a fixed fee.