One of the most common concerns for clients in family law is uncertainty around legal costs.

At South Coast Family Law Group, we offer fixed fee Consent Order services, where appropriate, to provide transparency and confidence from the outset.

Whether your agreement relates to property settlement, parenting arrangements, or both, we can assist in turning your agreement into legally binding Court orders without ongoing legal uncertainty.

What Are Consent Orders

Consent Orders are formal agreements approved by the Court that finalise family law matters.

Property Matters

These may include division of assets and liabilities, superannuation splitting, and the sale or transfer of property.

Parenting Matters

These may include living arrangements for children, time spent with each parent, and decision-making responsibilities.

Once made, they are legally enforceable.

Our Fixed Fee Structure

We offer fixed fee packages for different types of matters. This ensures you know exactly what your legal costs will be upfront.

Our services include:

• Property Only Consent Orders – For parties who have reached agreement regarding asset division.
• Parenting Only Consent Orders – For agreed arrangements concerning children.
• Combined Parenting and Property Orders – A comprehensive solution where all issues are resolved together.

What Is Included in Our Fixed Fee

Our service is not just form completion. It includes reviewing your agreement, providing legal guidance on fairness and risk, drafting Consent Orders tailored to your circumstances, preparing the Application for Consent Orders, and managing the filing process.

This is critical because poorly drafted orders can create serious issues down the track.

Why Clients Choose Fixed Fee Consent Orders

There are many reasons why people chose Fixed Fee Consent Orders, including:

• Cost Certainty – There is no hourly billing and no unexpected costs.
• Speed – Once agreement is reached, orders can be prepared and filed efficiently.
• Legal Protection – Your agreement becomes binding and enforceable.
• Practical Outcomes – Orders are drafted with real life implementation in mind.

When Is This Service Suitable

Fixed fee Consent Orders are ideal where both parties have already reached agreement, mediation has been successful, you want to avoid Court proceedings, or you need a legally binding outcome.

This service works particularly well following mediation with an FDR practitioner, allowing a seamless transition from agreement to formal orders.

Avoid Costly Mistakes

We regularly see clients who download templates online, attempt to draft orders themselves, or rely on informal agreements.

This often leads to rejected applications, unclear or unenforceable terms, and future disputes.

Getting it right the first time is critical.

Speak With Our Team

If you have reached agreement and want to formalise it properly, we can assist with fixed fee Consent Orders tailored to your situation.

Speak to our expert team in Wollongong and Shellharbour on (02) 4202 6644 or email admin@scflg.com.au for assistance today.