Family mediation
View connections →Family mediation, provided at Family counselling centres, supports both married and cohabiting couples experiencing conflict, going through...
Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties
About this service
Description
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
- The child’s primary residence
- Visitation & contact arrangements with the non-residential parent
- Division of financial responsibility for child maintenance
Formal agreements are finalized with the assistance of a child welfare officer.
Family mediation is a short-term service. Typically, parents attend sessions together, though individual meetings can be arranged on a one-time basis.
All discussions are strictly confidential. Mediators adhere to an enhanced duty of confidentiality and are prohibited from disclosing information obtained during mediation, even if called to testify in court. The mediator cannot request or report information to other authorities without the explicit consent of both parties. The only exception is when there is concern for the child’s safety or welfare; in such cases, mediators are legally obliged to notify child welfare authorities.
Conditions
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 via Lunna or by telephone.
Family mediation is governed by section 14 of the Social Welfare Act and sections 20-23a of the Marriage Act.
Where and how to get help
Kirkkonummi Well-being Centre, Family Counselling Centre · Visit in person
We provide support in matters related to child and adolescent development, family life, and relationships.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Visit address: Jokiniityntie 2 02400
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Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
Family Centre Purje, Family Counselling · Visit in person
We provide support in matters related to child and adolescent development, family life, and relationships.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Visit address: Mäntynummenkuja 7 08500
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Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
Social Services Guidance for Families with Children - Telephone service · TelephoneService
Do you need help to manage your everyday life with children? Would you like to talk to somebody or ask for advice on parenting, life as a family or...
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Phone: 358 291512360 · Charged
Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
Espoon keskus Family Centre, Counselling Centre · Visit in person
We provide support in matters related to child and adolescent development, family life, and relationships.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Visit address: Kamreerintie 6 02770
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Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
Family Councelling center in Vihti (Vihti's municipal hall) · Visit in person
We provide support in matters related to child and adolescent development, family life, and relationships.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Visit address: Asemantie 30 03100
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Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
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