Mediation and family

Mediation and family

Insight and guidance for family conflicts

Are you dealing with tensions in your family? Are there situations where communication is difficult and conflicts threaten to escalate? Or are you facing difficult decisions about divorce or the care of a family member? It can sometimes seem impossible to reach a solution together. Family mediation offers a solution in these situations.

When is family mediation relevant for you?

Family mediation is an appropriate solution for a wide range of family conflicts. Examples include:

  • Divorces or separations of cohabiting partners, where both the division of assets and the care of children must be arranged.
  • Estate and inheritance disputes, where emotions run high and family relationships are strained.
  • Disputes over the care of elderly relatives, financial or medical issues, or disputes within a family business.

Instead of going to court, you can work with a mediator to find solutions that are acceptable to all parties. Family mediation allows you to reach agreements in a confidential environment that everyone can live with. It is a process that focuses on your interests and aims to preserve family relationships for the long term.

Why choose family mediation?

Family mediation focuses on cooperation and mutual understanding, allowing you to retain control over the outcome. This is in contrast to court proceedings where a judge decides. It is a quicker and often less expensive solution.

You work with the mediator to determine the agreements to be made and the timeframe within which the mediation will take place. This process allows for a comprehensive solution, including aspects that are often overlooked in court proceedings or require separate proceedings.

Delissen Martens has specialized mediators who can help you to create a safe and constructive environment in which you can work together towards a solution. Our mediators are members of the Dutch Association of Mediators (MfN) or the Association of Family Law and Divorce Mediators (vFAS).

Are you wondering if family mediation is the right approach for your family conflicts? Please contact us for a free consultation.

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