Mediation

Conflicts arise because no two people are alike
People are social beings. Every day, we seek each other out. We build upon our existing relationships and initiate new ones, both in our personal and professional lives. Because no two people are alike, conflicts can arise as a result.

By placing mutual interests at the forefront, one can arrive at a suitable solution. This can help prevent a trip to the court, saving time and costs. But perhaps even more importantly, the relationship with the other party in the conflict is not needlessly terminated.

Our mediators empathize with your personal story and that of the other party. This opens the path to a solution that everyone can move forward with.

Different roles
What are the options to arrive at a suitable solution?

The public brochure below clarifies what mediation is, the benefits of an MfN-registered mediator, and when and why you might engage one. The brochure is available online as a PDF below.

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Mediation
The mediator maintains an objective stance during the search for a conflict resolution, guides the process, and creates space for the participating parties. This allows them, based on their own understanding of the conflict, to arrive at a mutually satisfying end result.

Conflict resolution
The conflict mediator examines the individual interests of the participating parties in depth. Additionally, the conflict mediator identifies where these interests clash and where any underlying tension might exist. Based on this substantive leadership role, a concrete solution proposal is developed.

Conflict coaching
The conflict coach assists the participating parties in becoming aware of persistent ineffective behaviors that hinder conflict resolution. Subsequently, the parties are guided toward effective behavior, emphasizing interaction and making a positive contribution.

The mediator focuses on the core of the conflict. It's important to clarify what the conflict is about, so that a distinction can be made in the type of conflict and the stage in which the conflict is located. Especially the latter determines how parties react and the quality of the solution. Openness of the parties often increases creativity in this phase, which is necessary to explore the needs of the parties.

At times, it may be important for individual meetings to take place with each of the parties involved. This allows everyone the opportunity to discuss specific matters with the mediator before they are addressed in the joint sessions. Individual meetings occur only if all parties involved agree to this.

Family and divorce conflicts

The benefits of mediation in divorce
In the case of a divorce, communication between (former) partners can often be difficult. This is usually due to a lack of understanding, mistrust, and emotions. Through mediation, you can make agreements amicably. You decide which agreements you wish to establish with your (former) partner. The advantages of this are that you often reach a solution more quickly, avoid going to court, and maintain mutual contact - often in the best interest of the children.

Children need to understand and process a divorce
Children don't choose their parents' divorce; it happens to them. Our mediators are there for the children of divorced parents and provide them with the opportunity to share their story, primarily to prevent them from ending up in a loyalty conflict. Mediation ensures that the children's interests are brought to the attention of the parents, after which a parenting plan can be jointly developed.

Business/ partnership mediation

Mediation resolves disputes within organizations
Business conflicts can significantly disrupt the regular operations within an organization. The business world is finding that mediation is increasingly and successfully used as a solution for disputes. In cases of strained relationships with a business partner, employee, colleague, manager, or supplier, mediation often provides a solution.

We specialize in:

-Employment issues
-Business takeover and succession
-Service provision
-Merging
-Partnership
-Corporate law disputes

Mediation related to death and inheritance

Estate mediation,
In estate mediation, the heirs come together – under the guidance of the mediator – to engage in discussions aimed at finding a solution.

We specialize in:

-Inheriting
-Boedelverdeling

Feel free to call; we will explain our approach, the process to be followed, the duration, and the costs. An (optional) introductory meeting is free of charge.

At the end of the first meeting, (task) agreements are made to ensure progress during the subsequent discussions. The method of reporting and the determination of the agreement are also discussed. Our mediators use an MfN agreement. Mediatorsfederatie Nederland. Wij werken volgens het MfN Mediationreglement en wij houden ons aan de MfN gedragsregels.

A mediation process takes less time than hiring a lawyer or going through a legal procedure. Compared to a lawyer, you save costs when using a mediator. The costs of mediation are typically divided between the parties. In the case of employment mediation, the employer usually covers the mediation costs.

If you want a quick divorce and can easily reach agreements together, our mediators can, along with you, ensure that a joint divorce application is submitted to the Court within two weeks. We charge an all-inclusive price of €2,400.00 per person, including VAT, for this.

Depending on your income, you may be eligible for subsidized legal aid, known as 'legal aid assistance' or 'subsidy.
We are affiliated with the Legal Aid Board and can apply for this subsidy on your behalf. In this case, your costs are limited to just the 'own contribution,' which is €59.00 or €117.00 for the entire mediation process in 2023. For a divorce or dissolution of a registered partnership, there is an additional €43.00 in court fees.
For this, please consult the website of the Raad voor Rechstbijstand Raad voor Rechtsbijstand.