Divorce & Family Mediation

‘Divorce mediation’ and ‘family mediation’ should not be construed as Divorce or Family Counselling, since it’s aim is indeed not to rehabilitate the causes that lead to reaching the position to which the initial conflicts have contributed, but rather to offer an alternative humanistic approach to conflict resolution in order to enable an amicable resolve by which to continue with individual paths in holistic benefit of all members and children involved.

Family Mediation may, however, be recommended and implemented in order to aid the successful conclusion of Divorce Mediation.

The counsellor, in this approach acting as the impartial mediator, fosters a co-operative negotiation process to promote reasonable negotiation over existing and anticipated conflicts. The ultimate objection is the establishment of a rational, mutually respected agreement which may constitute of contribute toward the settlement agreement presented to court at application for the decree of divorce.

Mediation honours the following characteristics:

• Rational discussion is encouraged in order to enable the participants to reach decisions with which both find agreement, recognising the unique needs and rights of all parties involved, instead of objecting the individuals to decisions on behalf of themselves. The outcome of discussions should necessarily be determined by the participants.
• The proceedings are confidential and by nature informal, since mediation’s very aim is to offer an alternative to other confrontational conventional professional approaches.
• The resultant agreement which is the primary objection of Mediation is guided by the applicable laws.