Consent Orders Perth & WA

A different family law system in WA

Western Australia has its own family law system, which makes getting the right guidance especially important when you separate. The Legal Drafter helps couples across WA turn the agreements they have reached into legally binding consent orders, drafted by experienced lawyers and prepared for the correct court, so your arrangements are formalised the right way from the outset.

Consent orders and the Family Court of Western Australia

Unlike the rest of the country, family law matters in Western Australia are handled by the Family Court of Western Australia rather than the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. This applies to both married and de facto couples. It means your application for consent orders must be prepared and filed in line with that court’s specific requirements. We understand these local rules and make sure your documents are drafted correctly for the WA jurisdiction.

What consent orders can cover

Consent orders let you formalise parenting arrangements, property settlements and financial matters without a contested hearing. For Perth families, that might mean setting out where the children live and how time is shared, or dividing the family home, savings and superannuation. Once approved, your consent orders in WA become enforceable and give both parties certainty about what has been agreed, drawing a clear line under the relationship so you can both move on.

Drafted online for WA couples

Our service is delivered entirely online, so whether you are in Perth, Fremantle, the northern suburbs, the south west or regional WA, you can complete everything from home. You tell us what you have agreed and our lawyers prepare the application and proposed orders, written specifically for the Family Court of Western Australia and ready for you to review and file.

Fixed fee consent orders in Perth

Cost should not be a barrier to protecting your future. Our fixed fee consent orders in Perth give you a clear price from the start, with no open-ended hourly billing. You receive professional drafting, a careful review of your terms, and support tailored to the WA system throughout. To formalise your agreement, request a quote and we will explain how the process works for Western Australia.

De facto couples in Western Australia

Western Australia treats de facto relationships a little differently from the rest of the country. While married couples across Australia are covered by the federal Family Law Act, financial matters for de facto couples in WA are dealt with under state legislation and heard in the Family Court of Western Australia. In practical terms, this means the way your agreement is documented and filed needs to reflect the correct legislation for your circumstances. Getting this wrong can cause delays or produce an application that does not achieve what you intended. We make sure your consent orders are drafted under the right framework for your relationship, whether you are married or de facto, so your arrangements are prepared correctly for the WA system and hold up exactly as you expect them to.