Consent Order

Once the judge seals a Consent Order, it becomes legally binding. This means that both parties must adhere to the terms set out in the Order. It has the same legal effect as if the judge had decided the Order without the parties going through the entire court process. A Consent Order aims to finalise […]

Consent Orders and BFAs are both legally binding methods to settle property matters when a relationship dissolves. However, their nature, creation, and enforceability differ. What is a Financial Agreement? A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) is a private contract between two individuals that outlines how they will handle their property in the event of separation or