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Money is one of the major stumbling blocks to parties getting access to independent legal advice when facing family law matters.
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.
Financial insecurity after separation can be managed more effectively when you understand the true consent order cost in Australia. Before starting any legal process, it is important to know the likely consent order costs, including Court filing fees, legal fees and related expenses, so you can navigate family law in a cost‑effective way.
Binding financial agreements (BFAs) and consent orders are the two primary ways of
FCFCOA Consent Orders provide one of the most effective ways to organise parenting
Dealing with family law disputes can be challenging, and application for consent orders
You’ll be faced with a lot of jargon in family law. It’s important
When separating couples reach an agreement on dividing their assets or childcare responsibilities, they
In family law, couples who are separating often choose to settle property and
When a relationship ends, various legal issues often exist, such as property settlements,
We are Andrews Family Lawyers. Boasting over 20+ years of expertise, we dedicate ourselves to advocating for your rights and navigating you through legal complexities. Allow us to manage it on your behalf.
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.
