WHAT IS THE ROLE OF FAMILY MEDIATION? Today, family
MEDIATION is meant for couples experiencing tensions (divorce, conflicts, etc.) But is it really a remedy? The purpose of it is to find an area of
agreement at the time of a tense situation of the couple, by means of a thrid party intermediary, called "the family mediator". He/she
generally intervenes in the cases of divorce. He will make it possible to find an agreement for child custody. The
mediator is a person trained in social sciences and law. He has completed a number of training courses. With the completion of his education, he will receive a diploma permitting him to practice his profession. Any family member family can call upon him. Only one obligation: to be at least 18 years old. The course of the mediation starts with individual talks. Then, a draft-agreement will be signed by each person concerned. Generally, the mediation proceeds in six meetings of two or three hours. The mediation can be a wish on your part, but can also be as a result of a court order, if the courts consider you to be unable to manage the conflicts yourself. Family mediation costs approximately 60 euros for persons concerned. However, associations are subsidized by the state. Then the
costs will be calculated as a function of the incomes of the people concerned. Find more information at the town hall of your place of residence.
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