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How Long Do Consent Orders Take (Insights to the Timeline)
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How Long Do Consent Orders Take? (Key Insights to the Timeline)

In most Australian family law matters, consent orders typically take 4 to 8 weeks from filing to court approval. The exact court approval timeline depends on the accuracy of the application, the complexity of the agreement, and whether delays in consent orders occur due to missing information or required amendments.

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Peter is a qualified legal practitioner with more than twenty years experience, predominantly in family law. Peter began his career with Clayton Utz, before moving into suburban practice in 2007 with a focus on family law settlements.

Peter began his own practice, Peter Andrews Lawyer Pty Ltd, in 2013. After many years of success, the business was rebranded Andrews Family Lawyers in 2022.​

Peter is a married father of three young, precocious and often annoying children who are still just lovely.