A consent order is a legal document that outlines an agreement reached between two parties in a civil lawsuit. The term refers to any court order entered with the consent or agreement of both parties, rather than being imposed by the judge after a contested hearing. Consent orders are often used to settle disputes outside of court and can cover a wide range of issues such as child custody arrangements, property division, alimony payments, and visitation rights. The order is then enforced by the courts and any violations may result in legal consequences for the offending party.