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Responsible for the service Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

Family mediation

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Family mediation is usually a short process that can consist of one to five meetings. The parents are met either together or separately as required. The child can also participate in the mediation if the parents so wish and it is in the best interests of the child. The special task of the mediator is to ensure the position of the child in the separation. The mediator helps the parents put the chil ...

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To whom and on what terms

Family mediation is intended for parents who are considering separation or who have already decided to separate. Mediation is also available to families where the spouses have already separated, but the family requires support from a mediator to adapt to the new situation.

Family mediation is governed by Section 14 of the Social Welfare Act and Sections 20–23 a of the Marriage Act.

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Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

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Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Text edited by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Updated: 14/5/2024