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?
Is Family Mediation right for me?
Have you separated from your partner/husband/wife? Do you need help working out who will get what property? Do you need help with working out when your kids will spend time with you and when they will spend time with the other parent? Do you and your ex both want to resolve your issues but just
What is standing in your way?
No one actually likes conflict. But conflict is often the driving force of change. Change can be good and it can be what you need to end one chapter of your life in order to start another. Here are some tips to tackle the conflict head: Address the problems early. The longer you have your
Why Mediation Works for Divorcing Couples and Tips to Prepare for a Session
You and your ex-partner have been separated for many months. Even though you are no longer living together, the arguments have continued – on the phone, on Skype and in person. The bitterness between you is so strong that your children become extremely distressed every time they know you will be in the same room
Resolving your differences the Family Mediation Station way
Parenting and property matters are often difficult for separated couples to resolve. While many turn to lawyers to embark on the expensive, lengthy court process, our founder Marie Fedorov felt there should be a better way for couples to come to agreement on their futures and those of their children. That is why she devised
Tips for surviving divorce
Distance When going through a separation or Divorce, it’s important to give yourself space to breathe and evaluate the situation. In order to do this, you and your ex-partner will most likely need some distance from one another – at least for a little while – before you begin dividing assets and custody. When you
Documents in a Day!
Hi there it’s Marie Fedorov here, Director of Family Mediation Station. Guess what? Family Mediation Station can now prepare your Documents in a Day! Separated couples that have already reached agreement about parenting arrangements and/or property division can now have the documents necessary to formalise their agreements prepared by us in ONE DAY and for
