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‘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?

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Gold Coast Kids & Parenting Fair 2018

Please note: This article refers to the 2018 Gold Coast parenting fair. For more information on Gold Coast family meditation please see our article Family Mediation Gold Coast. Book a FREE consultation with Marie Fedorov and the FMS team A 15 minute consultation with Family Mediation Station will give you the knowledge you or a

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Get financially ready for separation

Manage your finances as you prepare for divorce You have begun the process of divorce by attending a divorce mediation session with one of our qualified Gold Coast divorce lawyers and now you are ready to make the physical move of separation from your husband or wife. There is no question, divorce is an emotional

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Divorce Mediation

Divorce mediation is a term used more widely in the US than it is in Australia. Here in Australia we refer to family mediation, which is the same thing. With family mediation we are perhaps referring to the wider implications of separation. Whereas with divorce mediation we are more specifically referring to the process of

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How is FAMILY MEDIATION STATION Different from other providers?

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When Grandparents Become Primary Carers Then Lose That Role

It’s becoming increasingly common for grandparents to take on primary care givers roles. When the parents have problems, such as addiction, the grandparents will step in to look after the children. What happens though when these attachments are broken? When the parents want their children back? This is the question posed an article by LJ

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The Difference Between A Divorce Lawyer & Mediator

Are you wondering the about the difference between a divorce lawyer and a mediator? When deciding whether to use the traditional lawyer approach for your divorce / separation or mediation consider the below points. These points will help you to decide the best course of action for you and your family. Seven Differences Between A

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