Property Settlement Consent Orders

Divide your assets the right way

Dividing your assets after separation is one of the most important steps in moving on, and doing it properly protects you for the future. The Legal Drafter prepares property settlement consent orders that make your agreement legally binding, so the division of your property, finances and superannuation is final and enforceable.

What are property settlement consent orders?

Consent orders for a property settlement are written terms, approved by the court, that formalise how you and your former partner divide your assets and liabilities. Filed through the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, they can cover the family home, bank accounts, investments, debts and superannuation. Once the court is satisfied the split is just and equitable, it makes your agreement into a formal order that neither party can simply walk away from.

Why formalise your property settlement

Reaching an agreement is important, but without consent orders it is not legally binding, and either person could seek a different outcome later. Property consent orders close that door. They also allow real estate to be transferred between you without triggering stamp duty in many cases, and they enable superannuation to be split. This certainty is exactly why so many separating couples choose to formalise their family court consent orders for a property settlement rather than relying on a handshake agreement.

How we help

Our lawyers prepare the application and the proposed orders based on what you and your former partner have agreed. We make sure the wording accurately reflects your intentions and meets the court’s requirements, giving your settlement the best chance of approval. The whole process runs online, so you can review and finalise your documents from home, wherever you are in Australia.

Clear, fixed pricing

Formalising a property settlement should not cost a fortune. Our service comes with clear, fixed pricing agreed up front, so you know your costs before you begin. You get experienced drafting, careful attention to detail, and guidance throughout the process. To get started with your property settlement consent orders, request a quote today and we will explain the next steps.

Superannuation splitting explained

Superannuation is often one of the largest assets a couple holds, and it can be divided as part of a property settlement through consent orders. Splitting super does not turn it into cash. Instead, an agreed portion is transferred into the other person’s superannuation account, where it stays subject to the usual rules until retirement. Because super splitting involves specific legal requirements, and the fund must be notified, the orders need to be drafted precisely to be effective. Errors here can mean the split does not take effect the way you intended. We prepare superannuation splitting orders as part of your property settlement, so that this important asset is dealt with correctly alongside the family home, savings and other property, and nothing is left unresolved when you finalise your settlement.