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Setting Aside A Default Judgment

  Missed Your Defence? Setting Aside Default Judgment in Queensland Being served with court proceedings can be stressful. Unfortunately, one of the biggest mistakes people make is doing nothing. Whether through oversight, misunderstanding or believing the dispute will simply go away, failing to file a defence within the time required by the Uniform Civil Procedure […]

What Happens If You Ignore Court Dcouments

What Happens If You Ignore Court Documents In QLD? Being served with court documents is not something that should ever be ignored. Whether you have received a Claim and Statement of Claim, an Originating Application, a court order, a subpoena, an enforcement hearing summons or an insolvency notice, failing to act can have serious consequences. […]

What Is a Family Provision Claim in Queensland

What Is a Family Provision Claim in Queensland? Losing a family member is difficult enough. Discovering that you have been left out of their will—or have received much less than you reasonably expected—can make an already distressing time even harder. In Queensland, certain family members and dependants may be able to make a family provision […]

Security For Costs in Commercial Litigation – Timing Is About More Than Acting Quickly

Why Burleigh Connect One Pty Ltd v 6E1 Pty Ltd & Ors [2026] QSC 170 demonstrates the importance of choosing the right procedural moment to seek security for costs Author – Dane Thornburgh – Senior Associate Quinn Law Group Most commercial litigators appreciate that delaying an application for security for costs can carry significant risks. […]

How Do You Access A Loved Ones Will After Death?

Author Dane Thornburgh – Solicitor Advocate Quin Law Group – Wills & Estate Litigation When a family member dies, one of the first legal questions I am often asked is: “How do I obtain a copy of their will?” Sometimes the family knows which solicitor prepared the will and where the original is stored. In […]

I Have Been Served With a Court Claim? What Should I Do?

If you have been served with a court claim (often called a Statement of Claim), the most critical thing to do is act immediately. You typically have only 28 days from the date you were served to file a formal response with the court. https://danethornburgh.com.au/commercial-litigation/ Most importantly, don’t panic. Read the documents carefully: Identify the […]

Have You Been Left Out Of Will? Family Provision Claims

The death of a family member is a difficult time which can put a strain on relationships or deepen existing tensions. If the deceased person’s Will doesn’t make adequate provision for you, or if you are left out entirely, it can be even more stressful. If you find yourself in this situation, you may have […]

Protecting the Family Company During Divorce? Should You Commence a Derivative Action?

Whilst manoeuvring through separation or divorce, it is not uncommon for issues relating to a company run by co-directors to also become involved in a family law dispute regarding the operation of the company and/or the monies received from it. Many directors, shareholders, and other company officers—whether involved in a family law dispute or not—are […]

How Can I get sole occupancy of the home after separation?

Separating from your de facto partner, husband, or wife can be challenging—especially when it comes to deciding on living arrangements. In most cases, one party moves out of the family home, leaving the other in the residence. However, there are situations where both parties continue living under the same roof after separation. Living separately under […]