In Australia, there are two ways of reaching a formal agreement regarding property settlement after a divorce or separation- consent orders and binding financial agreements.  

During a formal property settlement process, either party may request Full and Frank Disclosure of the other party’s financials, this is when a financial questionnaire and balance sheet will be used. 

Consent orders are most commonly used in family law following the breakdown of a marriage or de-facto relationship. Consent orders are typically used to finalise an agreement regarding child custody, financial and property agreements.

By approaching your divorce with the intention to make it amicable, you can reduce stress and heartache while saving yourself money and time. We’ve compiled a 10 step list of ways to make your divorce a smoother process for everyone involved.