Civil Litigation: Civil Litigation - FAQ
What are consent orders?
- Consent orders are a document containing the terms of an agreement between two parties.
- It is a written document that is signed and dated by both parties. There must be genuine agreement that has not been made under threat or coercion.
- It is signed by a magistrate or judge and is binding on both parties.
- Consent orders are legally enforceable.
- It is important to get independent legal advice before you sign consent orders. You can use our Phone a Lawyer service for a preliminary legal consultation.
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