Consent Order
Written By Fresh Starts Registry
Pronounced: kuhn-SENT OR-der
What it means: This is a court-approved agreement between both parties, written down and signed by the judge. It becomes a legal order you both must follow.
Example: “We agreed on the parenting plan, and the judge turned it into a consent order.”
When it's used: When both parties agree on something without needing a full hearing or trial.
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