Peaceful resolution of divorce, division of assets, and child support
Mediation (a settlement procedure) is a more effective and more humane process than any court lawsuit. A major benefit is that we keep decision-making about our own lives in our own hands. The aim is not only mutual agreement, but a conclusion to the given dispute—divorce, parental responsibility, child support—in a way that is acceptable to everyone involved. Mediation is a dispute-resolution procedure guided by a mediator.
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In mediation, our goal is not to decide who is right. The main goal is to resolve the conflict. For this we need an intermediary—this professional is called a mediator. Everyone has the choice and the opportunity to decide which path they want to take to resolve their conflicts. The best method of dispute resolution is mediation. Here at Mediátorpont, we provide you with maximum support.
It is important to know that a mediator does not make a decision or deliver a judgment like a judge at the end of a lawsuit. In every question that arises, the affected parties decide, and only what they approve is recorded in the settlement. Mediation is therefore a settlement process guided and facilitated by the mediator. A major advantage of mediation is that it can produce a creative solution to your problem that might not be possible within court frameworks.
You are the main protagonists of the case. We are experts in mediation—meaning we understand conflict management and the negotiation process, not necessarily the subject matter of the dispute itself. We help you with questions until you reach an agreement, and we show you how to see the conflict differently. We also help change the communication between you— even if that may have seemed unimaginable before mediation.
Because mediation is not about the mediator, but about the parties’ interests and needs. If a mediator were to give advice, take sides, or make decisions on disputed issues, then the settlement would not belong to the parties, but to the mediator. People facing divorce—by the time they arrive at our office—have usually already received plenty of well-meant advice from friends and family members.
The essence of mediation is that the mediator guides and manages a process. At the end, a document is created that is acceptable and workable for all participants. Decisions are made by the clients, and the terms written in the settlement are formulated together. Settlements reached through mediation are typically complied with in the long term, because the parties themselves decided what would be included.
As a first step, you need to decide that instead of litigation, you choose mediation. Mediation is a voluntary process, and starting it requires the consent of all parties.
You agree on the date of the in-person meeting with the mediator. We hold a separate, one-on-one preliminary consultation with each party.
A good opportunity to receive further information about the purpose and process of mediation, and to clarify practical matters.
A mediation session lasts up to 3 hours. In many cases, an agreement is reached sooner.
If no agreement is reached at the first meeting, further mediation consultations are recommended.
If there is no agreement, the parties may seek legal remedy through court proceedings.
The mediator records the settlement in writing, which is signed by all parties.
Together with the settlement, the petition can be submitted to the competent court.
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Dr. Dorottya Farkas, LL.M. I am a family-law specialist, attorney-at-law, and mediator focusing on divorce matters. There are many ways to divorce. Our office primarily aims for mutual agreement and a humane closure, but if needed, we also provide separate legal representation.
Legal consultations can also be held online, so Hungarian clients living abroad or farther away can also use our services.
Before divorce, an attorney consultation is strongly recommended so that your divorce can be resolved peacefully as soon as possible. In litigation, I work to ensure that, whenever possible, a fair and proportionate settlement is reached between the parties.
In every family-law matter there is an opportunity for a peaceful closure—whether it is divorce, a property dispute, or issues concerning a shared child. During mediation, I help clients minimise harm and conclude the matter with as little resentment as possible.
Client meetings are available only with a prior appointment. If you cancel within 24 hours before the scheduled time, the full fee must be paid. For appointment scheduling, please contact us here: