Family Mediation Station and Marie Fedorov In The News
‘Heartbroken’: Thousands of Australian families torn apart
MORE Australian grandparents are in primary caring roles for their young grandkids. But what happens when the parents come to take them back is devastating.
The shocking rise of financial abuse involving wills
A GOLD Coast woman and her elderly mum walked into lawyer Marie Fedorov’s office. Alarm bells immediately started ringing.
Why you shouldn’t have your ex on Facebook
KATHY* was going through a rough patch in her 12-year marriage and, to avoid being with her husband, she spent every evening on Facebook.
How to tell if you’re addicted to your smartphone
If you suspect you’re ‘hopelessly’ addicted to your smartphone, you’re not the only one.
WHY I AM DETERMINED TO HELP FATHERS SEE THEIR CHILDREN FOLLOWING SEPARATION
Nearly 1.5 million Australians aged between 25-64 years are currently separated or divorced. It’s a scenario many people are impacted by at some point in their lives and sadly, often on more occasions than one.
My partner’s ex-wife ‘stole’ my inheritance
A WOMAN has been forced to pay more than half a million dollars to her partner’s ex-wife after being trapped by a bizarre law.
Gold Coast lawyer develops strategy to achieve a ‘divorce in a day’
A GOLD Coast lawyer has developed an innovate approach to divorce which could save taxpayers billions of dollars and couples at least $40,000 in legal fees.
Divorce survival tips: ways to make it through the emotional rollercoaster
Anyone who’s been through a divorce will tell you it’s a rollercoaster of conflicting emotions; others will say it’s like a death in the family.
Lawyer Steps In Amid Elder Financial Abuse Crisis
If financial abuse was happening in front of you, would you be able to recognise it? Would you do something about it?
WHAT HAPPENS TO PETS AFTER HUMAN SEPARATION
Divorce and separation amongst couples are almost as common an outcome as staying together these days and so everyone needs to consider what to do with their assets on separation – sell the family home and car; share the furniture; but what about the pets?
Parental Conflict for Child Vaccinations
Living in a global pandemic is stressful enough until you add the conflict surrounding the COVID vaccination. With mortality rates increasing the world is becoming an overwhelming place and segregation is prominent when considering if your child should get vaccinated. Child immunisation is a difficult parental issue to resolve as generally both parents are doing
3 IMPORTANT TIPS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU MEDIATE
1. Be prepared This is probably obvious; however, it is incredibly important that both you and your spouse prepare before the mediation and have everything ready that you wish to discuss. In relation to financial matters, it is critical that both parties have provided one another with disclosure of all financial documents and that the
Family Mediation Gold Coast
Family Mediation, sometimes called divorce mediation, is a process that helps guide separating couples toward a mutually agreed settlement. This process is faster, less stressful and less costly than a lawyer driven divorce process. That’s why Gold Coast lawyer Marie Fedorov created Family Mediation Station, to facilitate mediation based settlements. While operating in family law, Marie had
Family Mediation Station Supports and Empowers You
If you and your partner have recently separated, you may be in a bit of a haze, feeling confused, overwhelmed and apprehensive about the future. You’re not alone. It can be quite frightening facing the daily uncertainty of not knowing what will happen to your assets, your pets, and most importantly, your children. At Family
Q & A with Joanna Burnett
Q: What is your position, and experience? A: I am Mediation Support Specialist. My qualifications include: Bachelor of Social Work, Masters of Forensic Mental Health, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Accredited Family Violence Social Worker, and I am currently undertaking a Higher Research degree in Family law Mediation and Social Work with Southern Cross University. My
Benefits Of Mediation
Marie Fedorov: 0:0min Separated couples often face months of mediation and legal red tape to settle their disputes eating away at their time, finances and often leaving them exhausted and without the best outcome. During my experience as a family lawyer I have seen the heartbreak and the financial stress created by separation and divorce. As a mother of two,
