by Burke & Mead | Aug 29, 2019 | Family Law, Sally Mackay, SEO, Separation & Divorce
Pets are, for many, another member of the family. It is then understandable that when a couple separates, the arrangements for the pets can be a big issue. However, in Australia, there are no “child custody laws” applicable to pets after a separation. Pets and...
by Burke & Mead | Aug 27, 2019 | Compensation Law, Emma Mead, General Legal Information, Personal Injury, SEO
How much is a finger worth? Is one worth more than the other? Severing any part of one’s body is no doubt a traumatic experience and would leave a person vulnerable to job loss, emotional and financial hardship as well as a significant drop in quality of life....
by Burke & Mead | Aug 23, 2019 | Family Law, Rebecca Furner
Australian family law recognises children have a right to enjoy a meaningful relationship with both their parents and to be protected from harm. Of the two considerations a court is required to give greater weight to the consideration of the need to protect the...
by Burke & Mead | Aug 21, 2019 | Emma Mead, Mediation
Following a personal injury it can be difficult and costly to determine who is at fault and what compensation should be paid. Mediation is a popular form of dispute resolution for many individuals and insurers, that can keep costs down and keep the dispute out of...
by Burke & Mead | Aug 19, 2019 | Emma Mead, Personal Injury
Injured in Public? What are my options? Unfortunately, accidents happen, they’re part of life but some accidents can be avoided. Determining where an accident was caused by negligence is an important consideration in determining if you have a claim for compensation....
