A Part IX Debt Agreement is a useful tool for debtors and creditors alike, providing debtors with a way in which to settle debts without becoming bankrupt, and creditors with the potential to receive more than they would if the debtor were to be made bankrupt, as our Litigation team explain.
Bankruptcy can be entered into either voluntarily or on application by a creditor. Approximately 90% of bankruptcies are entered into voluntarily by the individual declaring to the court that they do not have the means to pay off their debts. Whether or not entering into voluntary bankruptcy is the right decision for you depends on your unique circumstances.
What can you do if water is leaking through the roof or ceiling of a property which has an Owners Corporation? Who is responsible for paying for the repairs? The answers to these questions depend on a number of factors as a member of our Litigation Team explains.
Disputes often arise between builders and owners and, when they do, they are often difficult, expensive and time-consuming to resolve – especially if litigation is required. Domestic Dispute Resolution Victoria (‘DBDRV’) is a free service established to assist owners and builders with the resolution of their dispute prior to the instigation of VCAT proceedings. Where negotiations between parties have failed to reach a resolution, the DBDRV provides a venue for parties to air grievances and attempt to settle the matter with the assistance of an independent third party.
In this article, we answer 6 frequently asked questions about Affidavits. An Affidavit is a legal document that contains a true written and signed statement, which may be used as evidence in a court or tribunal. Each Court and Tribunal has its own template, guidelines, formats and signing requirements. It is important to use the correct template when preparing for your court or tribunal hearing.
Any cursory search of ‘identity theft help’ will give you hundreds of results on how to avoid and protect yourself from identity theft. However, if the worst happens, how do you respond to, and deal with, the ongoing effects and consequences of identity theft?
What does it mean if you've been served? If you have been served with a court document, this means that a party (known as the Plaintiff or Applicant) has commenced legal proceedings against you or your company (known as the Defendant or Respondent).
What is becoming clear is that people are becoming more and more reliant on outside help to resolve all manner of disputes. It also appears that an increasing amount of people want their 'day in Court' to sort out their issues and to seek justice. However, filing a lawsuit is not as simple as you may think. Our Litigation Team explains.
Building disputes often arise where consumers are not aware of their rights and obligations, or do not hold builders properly to account for delays, cost blowouts and other issues. Fortunately, there are many steps that you can take to limit the risk of a dispute arising, as our with your builder, as our Disputes & Litigation team explains.
