Debtor has defended the claim
If the debtor defends the claim you will receive their defence and a notice of listing for a first court date. LME represents clients in court, for highly competitive fees, below.
All you need to do is provide
- Your details
- The details of the claim made
- Payment details
Please note, even if judgment is given in your favour this does not necessarily mean that you will be able to recover your money. For example, the other person or company may claim bankruptcy or insolvency.
Tax deduction for legal expenses of recovering income
If you are recovering a debt that would form part of your assessable income, such as business income, you can claim a tax deduction for the legal expenses associated to the recovery. Please see our Taxation page.