| Who Needs Them? | | | | adhere to their duties, and neither turn up for |
| There are certain cases where a consent order is | | | | visitation, nor pay the maintenance regularly. The |
| strongly recommended. | | | | consent order would instil a sense of responsibility |
| In case a partner apprehends that the other partner | | | | where such emotions are normally lacking. |
| is liable to break any part of the divorce terms and | | | | In case there is property or assets that are to be |
| conditions. This can be gauged by the behaviour and | | | | divided between the two parties, it is always safer |
| track record of the partner concerned, and his or her | | | | to get a consent order signed. None of the parties |
| spouse would know about this best. | | | | may break the rules, but problems can be introduced |
| It is very important where children are concerned. | | | | by third party intervention in the future. |
| Partners who do not win custody often fail to | | | | |