Consent Orders require two documents. You need to file a document called “Application for Consent Orders” first. In the case of a property settlement, this document outlines all your assets and liabilities, along with a table explaining what the Consent Orders say. A court needs to take into account both parties’ contributions to the relationship and any ‘future needs’. As part of your parenting consent order application, you’ll also answer questions about the kids, including their living arrangements, health and education, and finances.
A Minute of Order must also be filed, which details all the Consent Orders you’re asking the court to issue. In a property settlement, you have to detail who keeps what assets, who pays what liabilities, and whether assets or liabilities will be transferred. In a parenting case, you might say how much time the kids spend with each party, including birthdays and Christmas. You can also get Consent Orders for things like travel arrangements, changeover arrangements, supervision, and extracurricular activities.
When both documents are filed and properly drafted, a Family Court Registrar in Chambers will review the case and make the Orders you want. Your documents will be returned to you with a requisition notice if there are problems with your submission.
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