Divorce Applications vs. Consent Orders – Essential Guidance for Securing Your Future

When navigating the end of a marriage, it’s crucial to understand that divorce applications and consent orders serve very different purposes—both are essential for protecting your interests. With Sherri Gullickson’s strategic advice, high-net-worth clients can confidently secure outcomes that safeguard their family and financial future, without unnecessary court battles.

Divorce Applications – Ending the Marriage, Not the Story

A divorce application formally dissolves your marriage. It’s a straightforward process—if done right. Requirements include:

  • 12 months of separation (living separately or under one roof)

  • Proof the marriage is irretrievably broken

However, divorce alone does not finalise financial or parenting matters—leaving assets, investments, and future plans vulnerable.

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Consent Orders – Protecting Wealth and Family Stability

Consent orders formalise agreements regarding:

  • Parenting arrangements – ensuring certainty and stability for your children

  • Property settlements – securing your assets, superannuation, and investments

Unlike informal agreements, consent orders are legally enforceable, offering certainty and protection without the delays and costs of contested litigation.

Why Both Are Critical

  • Divorce: Legally ends your marriage.

  • Consent Orders: Legally secures parenting and property arrangements.

Time-Sensitive: You have 12 months from the date your divorce is final to apply for a property settlement. Beyond this, court permission is required—adding complexity and cost.

Tailored Solutions for Discerning Clients

Families require more than basic solutions. Gullickson Lawyers provides discreet, strategic guidance designed to protect complex asset structures, business interests, and family wealth—without the premium fees of city firms.

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Secure your future with confidence. Sherri provides tailored, outcome-focused solutions—so you can move forward without compromise.