I can go to Court to represent myself, that seems like a good idea right!?? Wrong, I have seen too many very sad situations in a court room (particularly bankruptcy court) where self represented litigants just don’t know bankruptcy law and they have caused...Read More
If you have been served with legal documents, you may consider going to court yourself or paying a lawyer to go for you on your behalf. Here are some reasons why you might want to consider investing in using a lawyer: Lawyers have studied law at university which...Read More
I am regularly asked this question. I thought I would write what my usual response is. Whether debt recovery is worth it from a commercial perspective (cost vs. prospects of recovery) usually depends on three factors. 1. The debtor; 2. The type of claim you have...Read More
by Kristine Hopkins, LLM, LLB(Hons), Australian Legal Practitioner You have received a creditors petition and you have a court date looming – what can you do? I receive phone calls from debtors in this situation very often. Sometimes I can help, other times I...Read More
