Finding a way forward before or during legal proceedings. Mediation can be proposed before any legal proceedings are initiated, but also during ongoing proceedings when an amicable resolution appears possible.
Legal proceedings determine a dispute. Mediation follows a different approach: it enables the people involved to work together towards their own solution to the dispute. Mediation can therefore be an alternative to legal proceedings, but also complement them when proceedings are already underway.
Some disputes develop over time, become entrenched and eventually make any dialogue difficult.
Whether it involves a neighbour dispute, a family disagreement or a dispute between individuals, mediation provides a space to restore dialogue and work towards a solution developed by the people concerned.
I act as an independent and impartial third party, supporting those involved in finding a way forward.
In which situations ?
Inheritance disputes: disagreements between heirs or family members
Disputes between individuals when dialogue has become difficult
Disputes between professionals or businesses
Neighbour disputes: property boundaries, building work, disagreements between neighbours, etc.
Situations in which legal proceedings are being considered or are already underway


Civil and court-ordered mediation

Conventional mediation
Principles of mediation
The people involved voluntarily choose to engage a mediator, without mediation having been ordered by a court. It can be considered at any stage, particularly before a dispute leads to legal proceedings.
Independence : the mediator acts independently of the individual interests of each party.
Impartiality : the mediator does not take sides with any of the people involved.
Confidentiality : all discussions held as part of the mediation process are strictly confidential.
Voluntary participation : the people involved freely choose whether to participate in the mediation and remain free to seek an agreement or not.
Judicial mediation
Mediation fees are determined based on the number of participants and the complexity of the situation.
As a guide, for two participants:
One mediation session (2–3 hours): € 300
Fees
Mediation is proposed or ordered as part of legal proceedings. The judge then appoints a mediator to enable the parties to explore an amicable resolution to their dispute. In this context, the mediator does not decide the dispute or replace the judge; instead, they support the parties in finding their own solution.
Understanding the mediation process
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When should you involve a mediator ?
How does mediation work ?
How long does mediation take ?
Is it confidential ?
Yes, mediation is strictly confidential. All discussions and documents produced as part of the process remain confidential and cannot be used outside the mediation process.
As soon as a conflict appears to be at an impasse and direct communication has broken down, mediation provides a neutral and safe space for dialogue.
Following an initial contact, joint mediation sessions are organised and facilitated by the mediator to explore the participants’ needs and work towards mutually agreed solutions.
Each session generally lasts between two and three hours. The overall process can range from a few sessions to several months, depending on the complexity of the situation.
