WA Family Law Proceedings - What Happens if Both Parties Discontinue?

[Freeatlast]

Regarding children's matters. What happens if both parties discontinue proceedings. Do the interim orders become final family court orders?

 

[AllForHer]

No, I think they just withdraw all orders and all files associated with your case. Basically, back to the way it was before court intervention, and you can make your own arrangements.

 

[Freeatlast]

Ok. Does it make a difference if the current orders are consent orders? Haha at making our own arrangements. That's why we're in court in the first place.

 

[Freeatlast]

The consent orders just say "until further order"

 

[AllForHer]

I'm not sure if they're consent orders, but I think you can apply to have your consent orders made into final orders at the time that you discontinue. You might want to call the registry for more information.

 

[Freeatlast]

They are definitely consent orders. I will call. Thanks.

 

[AllForHer]

Sorry, I wasn't clear about that bit - I meant, "I'm not sure what happens if you discontinue when consent orders are in place".

Good luck with the registry, and let us know what they way - it'll be good know-how for others on this forum.