Josh is the sole director of a plumbing company that has hit hard times. Josh is understandably worried about his liability as a director should the company be deemed insolvent.

A vexatious litigant sometimes sues the same person, business and government over and over again; and sometimes sue a series of different people, businesses and government organisations.

Mediation is a process by which two or more people mutually agree to meet with an independent third party (a mediator) to discuss and negotiate options and potential solutions to their conflict.

During legal proceedings, it is not uncommon for parties to seek access to documents or to obtain further evidence that is in possession of the other side or a third party.

If you are a business owner, you will be aware that that as of 1 January 2011, all Australian businesses have had the same rights and responsibilities under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

If a creditor believes you owe money and you have not paid, chances are the creditor will want to recover the money and in doing so, may serve you with a letter of demand or Magistrates’ Court Complaint. The biggest mistake you can make is to ignore it.

Dealing with a death of a friend or family member is one of the most difficult challenges with which we are inevitably faced.

You should have 100% certainty and peace of mind as to which family members or friends can make decisions pertaining to your key financial and medical matters.

Freedom of speech is often touted as one of the most fundamental human rights. But that freedom is not absolute, and a person can face legal and costly repercussions if they ‘publish’ any remarks deemed to tarnish the name or reputation of another.

Service of a court document refers to providing a valid copy of the document, such as a Complaint, Summons, Writ or Statement of Claim, to the person who is being sued.

Dangerfield Exley Lawyers can help you get a resolution fast! Our personalised approach to dispute resolution, mediation, litigation and debt recovery could save you thousands.

FOS is an independent government-appointed body whose purpose is to resolve disputes between consumers and member financial services providers by investigating the dispute and issuing a written decision on your case which can be binding on the financial services provider.

Mediation is a process by which two or more people mutually agree to meet with an independent third party (a mediator) to discuss and negotiate options and potential solutions to their conflict.

Negotiate terms of settlement. It may be the case that a debtor is simply unable to pay a debt as and when it falls due, and the amount of the debt may not warrant the expense of formal legal action.