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Divorce mediation: available at home or at one of our locations

Being able to move forward again thanks to mediation

Mediation supports the process of separating as well as possible. This has been proven: both the children and the (former) partners come out of it better. Divorce brings chaos. That is why Praktijk de Liefde has the expertise to relieve you of all your worries and to arrange everything properly.

You can contact us directly, without waiting list. You can contact us directly, without waiting list. You can attend sessions during the day or in the evening.

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Are you getting divorced and have no idea where to start with all the formal stuff? Whether you've really thought of everything? And are you worried about how best to arrange everything for the children? Mediation is the solution.

What is mediation?

Mediation includes the following issues:

  • Wealth distribution
  • Pension
  • Alimony
  • Divorce covenant including all agreements regarding taking over or selling the house and dividing funds and common property
  • Parenting plan
  • Submitting court petition

What do we arrange in a divorce?

After 8 weeks, the documents are filed with the court. For this, we pay court fees. It can take two to three months to process. Then there will be an order from the court. This is entered in the civil registry at the municipality after the lawyer passes it on. Only when this is done will we release you.

There are no waiting lists, you can still come this week for the no-obligation meeting.

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What is the purpose of mediation?

With mediation, you invest directly in your current and future relationship with your ex-partner and parenthood. And that gives you less tension, more peace and more happiness. In doing so, you think about the risks and thus save on unforeseen extra (future) costs. Mediation at Praktijk de Liefde offers structure and overview, resulting in space for dialogue and being able to process emotions. We do this with a completely carefree approach, in which everything is settled within a few sessions. The most important thing is that you can move on without unnecessary extra stress, chaos and worries.

What do we do during mediation?

The mediator is an independent and impartial third party who works with you to ensure a smooth divorce settlement. The mediator looks after the interests of both partners and any children. This is in contrast to a divorce lawyer, who only looks after the interests of one party. Our goal is for you to come out of the divorce financially and emotionally fit. We do not see divorce as a competition, but as a form of cooperation in which the outcome is good for both partners. So that you can face the future independently and together in good parenting.

How does it work?

Our mediators guide you step by step during the mediation process. All legal and formal matters are taken out of your hands, so that you can focus on the emotional settlement of the divorce.

This approach creates peace, overview and space to process the divorce better and without unnecessary extra worries and stress. For both partners and the child. A better relationship with the ex-partner results in better mental health for both partners and any children. We offer a hassle-free effective process so that you can come out of it faster, more peaceful and without extra worries or unforeseen costs. The more calm and relaxed the divorce is, the more future there is for good parenting.

We take you by the hand through the divorce process. A few conversations are needed to map everything out. All the legal and administrative hassle is taken out of your hands. We will then work behind the scenes to work everything out and legally finalize it. This way, you can start a new path, without worries, and leave a turbulent period behind you.

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Melissa Molenschot, our mediator

Before you make an appointment, we always recommend a free, no-obligation meeting to see if there is a click. This click is important because you will share many personal and financial issues with the mediator.

Frequently Asked Questions

The goal of mediation is to come out of the divorce financially, emotionally and fitfully. That you can remain in control, within the limits of reasonableness and legal obligations. In doing so, we maintain the pace that you are comfortable with.

Mediation provides space for alignment and dialogue. This can be different from settling matters with a lawyer. With us, you will find a middle ground together. We do not see divorce as a competition, but as a form of cooperation in which the outcome is good for both partners. So that you separate from each other and face the future together in good parenting.

A divorce lawyer is not a mediator, but represents the interests of one of the partners during the divorce process. The communication between ex-partners is between both lawyers, partners do not see or speak to each other. This construction works well when, for example, there is a lot of resentment and the conversation really fails.

A mediator represents both interests, of both parties. The mediator’s work consists of two parts: crystallizing and bringing together the concerns and needs of both partners, as well as the legal formal settlement.

The mediator also handles the formal side of the divorce. Such as the division of assets based on the marriage regime, but also the pension distribution. Next, the mediator makes an alimony calculation of both spousal and child support. All of this is put into a covenant, after which the parenting plan is drawn up (if there are children).

Because Melissa has a legal background, she will help you settle the business side, such as the alimony calculation. But also in drafting a divorce covenant and (new) parenting plan. Or very practically, the arrangements you need to make for the vacations. All this in a way that you both agree with and feel positive about.

Often partners think less carefully about the future. For example, pensions need to be divided, or there is still a survivor’s pension. What do we do with that? Or ex-partners think: the parenting plan is just for now. But when children go to high school, the regular division of care changes. Then the plan must be adjusted. In principle, parents can arrange this among themselves. Nibud has handy practical tips for this.

We usually start with a no-obligation introduction to feel the space to ask questions, and to see if there is that all-important “click” with the therapist. We strive to ensure that you can meet with one of our mediators within 1 week.

With several locations throughout the Netherlands you can always come to Praktijk de Liefde, including Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Nijmegen, Tilburg, Eindhoven, Haarlem and The Hague.

Our mediators will guide you step by step throughout the mediation process, which looks broadly as follows:

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We recommend starting with a comprehensive intake. In this conversation we get a complete picture of your request for help and specific needs, and you can experience whether there is a good click with the therapist. This allows us to tailor the counseling exactly to your goals and expectations. This intake is a valuable first step towards an in-depth, personal approach.

Prefer to meet first and get an impression of our way of working? Then we offer a 20 minute introductory talk. At Praktijk de Liefde we ask a fee for the introductory talk, so that we can start from the beginning with attention and quality.

Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us by phone, email, or schedule an appointment directly through our online booking system. We will contact you soon to discuss your needs and expectations and get off to a good start together.

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