Consent Orders QLD: Fixed Fee Consent Orders for Brisbane and Queensland

Consent orders make divorce and separation in Queensland more streamlined, cheaper and easier to manage. Instead of a judge deciding the outcome, the parties reach their own agreement, which is then reviewed by the court and, if considered appropriate, approved and made legally binding on both parties.

Fixed Fee Consent Orders Brisbane (Transparent Pricing)

Fixed fee consent orders offer completely transparent pricing. You know in advance what you will pay, with no hidden extras.

Our fee includes drafting the consent order application. Provided both parties remain in agreement, you pay only the agreed fee plus the court filing fee, giving you full budgetary certainty. Request a fixed quote to see what your matter would cost.

How Consent Orders Work in Queensland

Married couples must file a consent order application within twelve months of their divorce becoming final, while de facto couples must file within two years of the relationship ending, unless the court grants permission to apply later. Both parties need to agree on the financial division and, where there are children, the parenting arrangements.

The agreed terms are written into a Minute of Consent Orders, and an Application for Consent Orders is also prepared. These documents are filed electronically through the portal of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and assessed by a Registrar. If the property arrangements are just and equitable and the parenting arrangements are in the children’s best interests, the orders are signed, sealed and legally binding. Any breach can then be enforced through the court.

Property Settlement Consent Orders in QLD

Property settlement consent orders define how assets, debts and superannuation are divided between separated parties. Each party must provide full and frank disclosure of all assets, liabilities and financial resources before agreeing how they are split.

Although the parties agree the terms themselves, the orders become legally binding once approved by the court under the Family Law Act. Approval prevents future claims and enables stamp duty exemption on property transfers. Our property settlement consent orders page covers this in more detail.

Parenting Consent Orders for Queensland Families

Parenting consent orders formalise children’s living arrangements, schooling and the time they spend with each parent. Many families use family dispute resolution (mediation) to reach agreement before the orders are drafted. The application details the agreed arrangements and is approved if the court considers them to be in the best interests of the children.

Court approval formalises the agreement between the parties. It becomes legally binding, and any breach can be enforced by law. See our parenting arrangements service for how these orders are prepared.

Feature	Property Consent Orders	Parenting Consent Orders
What they cover	Assets, debts, superannuation, spousal maintenance	Living arrangements, schooling, time with each parent
Approval test	Just and equitable	Best interests of the children
Key requirement	Full and frank financial disclosure	Practical, enforceable arrangements for the children
Main benefit	Clean break and stamp duty exemption	Certainty and enforceability for both parents

Filing at the Brisbane Registry of the FCFCOA

All required forms are available through the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). As consent order applications are legally technical, they are best completed by a professional to avoid the omissions and ambiguities that cause delays.

Documents can be filed in person at the Law Courts Building in Brisbane, but electronic filing is faster, more convenient and available 24/7. A filing fee is payable at the time of filing.

Serving All of Queensland Online: Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cairns, Townsville

Because all documents are filed electronically to a central portal, your location in Queensland makes no difference. Details are gathered through an online questionnaire or telephone consultation, and the documents are drafted remotely by a qualified family law professional.

A Registrar reviews the submitted documents and, if they are complete and the arrangements meet the legal tests, approves the orders. The agreement becomes legally binding without either party entering a courtroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do consent orders take in Queensland?

Consent orders in Queensland generally take four to six weeks to be approved after filing, depending on the complexity of the arrangements and the court’s workload. Correctly drafted documents are processed faster because they avoid requisitions, where the court sends the application back for correction.

Can consent orders be done entirely online in QLD?

Yes, consent orders can be completed entirely online in Queensland. Your details are collected by questionnaire or phone, the documents are drafted remotely, and everything is filed electronically through the Commonwealth Courts Portal. The court reviews the application on the papers, so no court attendance is needed.

What is the difference between a consent order and a parenting plan?

A consent order is approved by the court and legally enforceable, while a parenting plan is a written agreement between parents that is not enforceable. A parenting plan can work well for cooperative parents, but consent orders provide legal certainty if the arrangement breaks down.

This page contains general information only and does not constitute legal advice.