If I don't pay, what can happen? Will it affect my credit score? What is a credit score? Can we default the debtor? Do we need to remove the default? I am asked questions like this by debtors … [Read more...] about My credit score, is it important?
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Served with legal documents: do I use a lawyer or do it myself?
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 … [Read more...] about Served with legal documents: do I use a lawyer or do it myself?
I have a debt under $5,000 should I sue?
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 … [Read more...] about I have a debt under $5,000 should I sue?
Have you received a Creditors Petition?
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 … [Read more...] about Have you received a Creditors Petition?