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If a common future is impossible, we will help you to settle everything in mediation so that both partners agree.

The goal of mediation or separation counseling is for those willing to separate to work out a convention (agreement) in a self-determined manner despite conflicts.

A separation agreement is a settlement between the parties willing to separate. It is legally binding when signed by both parties and does not have to be approved by the court. Normally, a separation agreement regulates the following areas:

Custody and care of the children

Clarification of the housing issue of the partners

Maintenance payments for children and partners

A divorce convention is an arrangement between those willing to divorce. It must be filed with the divorce court and approved by a judge. In addition to the arrangements upon separation, a divorce convention must clarify the following issues.

Property law: division of property and assets.

Retirement provisions (pension fund, etc.)

In mediation, we always work in pairs: one mediator and one female mediator, covering the psychosocial and legal areas, respectively.

What is mediation?

Mediation means negotiation. You will meet a female and a male mediator - one with a psychosocial background, the other with a legal background. The four of you collect the issues you want to settle (in a separation) or need to settle (in a divorce). You then work through these point by point so that at the end of the consultations you have a convention.

How many sessions do you need?

This is very individual. If the couple is in rough agreement and only details need to be worked out, three sessions may be enough. If it is a bit more complicated with home ownership, etc., five sessions are certainly needed. If more serious problems arise, more sessions may be necessary. It is best to discuss this with your counselors at the beginning.

Why are 75 or 105 minutes charged for a session that lasted 60 or 90 minutes?

In each case, 15 minutes for preparation or follow-up are added to the effective consulting time. This is stated in the general conditions (Link).

What happens to the convention?

If the convention is for the separation period, each party keeps a copy for themselves. In case of a divorce convention, you submit it together with the documents, according to the instructions of the legal mediator, to the district court responsible for your divorce.
The court will then summon you, review the convention and, if everything is in order and conclusive, grant the divorce.

Can I be represented by the mediators in court?

This is not possible. During the mediation all the necessary documents will be prepared to be able to represent yourself in court.