Defendant Centre
Been served, sued or accused? Understand what you are facing, and by when.
A claim, demand, complaint or notice has been made against you, and you need to understand your position and your deadlines. Every guide below is framed for your side of the dispute — the first moves that matter, the records to preserve, and the deadlines that quietly decide things.
Not sure which of these your problem is? Start with the general questions.
8 guides
Personal Injury
Lawyer after a car accident
Not every collision needs representation. What decides it: injury, disputed fault, insurer conduct, settlement and release documents, future losses, and how complicated the claim really is.
6 min read
Family
Lawyer for a divorce
When an uncontested divorce can be handled without representation, when mediation is enough, and what makes legal advice worth it — children, property, support and anything you are about to sign.
3 min read
General
Do I Need a Lawyer?
When representation earns its cost, when a limited-scope arrangement is enough, and when handling something yourself is genuinely reasonable — with the warning signs that mean get advice now.
5 min read
General
What Kind of Problem Is This?
Most people describe a situation, not a legal category. This guide works backwards from what happened — who the other side is, what changed, and what you want — to the area of law that usually governs it.
4 min read
General
Received a demand letter
A demand letter is not a court claim. What it actually means, whether to reply, what a reply can cost you, which deadlines are real, and what to gather.
4 min read
Small Claims
Small Claims Court
How simplified courts work, whether you need a lawyer for one, and how to prepare a claim or a defence yourself.
6 min read
General
What Kind of Lawyer
A plain-language way to work out which kind of legal professional handles a situation like yours, what they typically cost, and what to have ready before the first conversation.
7 min read
Employment
Wrongful dismissal
Understand how wrongful dismissal works, what evidence matters, and whether it may be worth speaking with a lawyer.
5 min read
Reading is a start. A structured assessment is better.
Concaso turns what you already know into a clear, confidential report on your dispute — strengths, weaknesses, and what is missing.
These guides are general information about how disputes are commonly handled. They are not legal advice, they are not a substitute for advice about your own situation, and Concaso is not a law firm. Rules and deadlines differ by jurisdiction and change over time.