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Family mediation
Separation, co-parenting, intergenerational conflicts: family mediation offers a confidential setting to rebuild dialogue and reach sustainable decisions in everyone's interest.
When to turn to family mediation?
Family conflicts are rarely purely legal. They blend emotions, personal histories, unspoken expectations and practical concerns. Family mediation is appropriate when direct communication has broken down but the parties want to avoid lengthy, costly and public court proceedings.
- Separation and divorce: organising co-parenting, maintenance contributions, division of assets
- Co-parenting after separation: adjusting custody arrangements, schooling, holidays
- Intergenerational conflicts: ageing parents, financial support, life choices
- Blended families: everyone's place, authority, inheritance
- Sibling conflicts: caring for a parent, managing a shared asset
The legal framework in Switzerland
Under Swiss law, family mediation is recognised by the Civil Code (art. 297 CC, art. 314 CC) and the Code of Civil Procedure (art. 297 CPC). Agreements reached through mediation can be ratified by the court or incorporated into a divorce settlement. In Geneva, certain proceedings (notably those concerning children) may include a referral to mediation.
The confidentiality of the process is protected: what is said in mediation cannot later be used before a court without the parties' consent.
How does mediation work?
A first confidential, no-obligation meeting assesses whether mediation suits your situation. The sessions that follow — usually 4 to 8 sessions of 1.5 to 2 hours — are arranged at the parties' pace. Mediation can take place in person in Geneva or remotely.
Request a first conversation
The first conversation is confidential and without obligation. It clarifies your situation and assesses whether mediation is the right fit.