Depending on the complexity of the agreement, or if there is no agreement, it can take time to prepare the paperwork i.e. Application for Consent Orders, Minute of Orders and other supporting documents for signing by the parties.
Depending on your financial circumstances, the Court may require the parties to pay a court filing fee. If you hold a pension card or Centrelink card you may be eligible for a reduced filing fee or fee waiver. In some circumstances, the Court will require you to provide evidence of your financial position, particularly where you are seeking a fee waiver for financial hardship and where you do not hold a government benefits card.
