Family mediation
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- 10 municipalities
- Public service
Family mediation supports parents who are contemplating divorce or have already decided to separate. It also assists families where partners have separated but require help adjusting to their new circumstances.
The mediator's primary responsibility is safeguarding the child's best interests and facilitating practical agreements between parents on matters such as:
- Joint or sole custody
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Family mediation supports parents considering divorce or who have already separated, as well as families needing assistance in adjusting post-separation.
In the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County, these mediation services are provided through Family counselling centres. Contact the Social Services Guidance for Families with Children.
Family mediation is governed by section 14 of the Social Welfare Act and sections 20-23a of the Marriage Act.