Frequently Asked Questions

This depends on the complexity and degree of difficulty, and the willingness of the other party to come to a sensible agreement.

Initial costs range from $1,250 - $2,500 for most cases.

To enable you to plan and budget, we can give you cost estimates for each stage of the dispute resolution and litigation process.

Contact a lawyer without delay.

A defence to a claim must be filed and served in 21-28 days depending on the court.

Failure to file a defence within the required time limit may cost you additional legal fees and may prevent you from defending the claim.

These courts are known as"tribinals" and were established for people to represent themselves in certain types of legal disputes.

Legal costs are usually not recoverable in these tribunals.

Yes we can. Getting expert advice before cash-flow and debts get out of control can save your business and your credit rating. We can work with you and your accountant to get you through tough times and protect your assets.

Contact a deceased estates law firm who can help you locate a Will if it exists.

When one party fails to fulfil the terms of a contract, they are considered to have breached the contract. Failures could include not delivering on time, not holding the required insurances or failure to deliver services or items to the required standard.

Disputes can range from disagreements about rent level or failure to pay rent to where a landlord causes difficulties for the tenant’s ‘quiet enjoyment’ of the premises they’re renting. To mitigate your risk, you should ensure that you’re fully aware of your legal obligations as a tenant or a landlord. For residential, the Tenants Fact Sheet has more detailed information. For commercial leasing, see this leasing guide from the Queensland Law Society.

Yes, you can but it’s a better option to try to make sure that any dispute goes in your favour from the outset.

It’s wise to get legal advice from a solicitor who is familiar with the requirements of development applications and the need (in some cases) for community consultation.

Whatever your problem, going to court should be your last resort.

Competent experienced solicitors will often advise you to use alternative dispute resolution.

This is a method of helping parties settle or resolve disputes often with the assistance of a mediator.