Our purpose is to secure the child’s position in the event of a separation and to help the parents resolve their differences through mediation.
The aim is for the child to maintain good relations with both parents even after a possible separation.
You can also apply for mediation together later. Mediation requires that both parents are willing to discuss matters concerning the child together.
Services are intended for parents who wish to consider their family's situation and their separation from the viewpoint of the child, through the methods of mediation.
The service is only for citizens of Helsinki.
As a couple, you can apply for family mediation in cases of conflict, when considering divorce, or when you have already made your decision on the matter. Mediation can also be used after a divorce to, for example, resolve any disputes related to your children.
If you are married or in a common-law marriage or registered partnership, you and your family have the right to mediation. Your participation in mediation is always confidential and voluntary.
Mediators are persons familiar with family counselling, family law or child welfare who are authorised to engage in mediation. Family mediation is organised by social services independently or in cooperation with, for example, associations, companies, foundations or other professional actors.