Blog & Insights into Mediation

Welcome to the Blog & Insights page. Here I share articles, updates, thoughts and practical information about mediation, divorce, and employment disputes.

The topics covered here are intended to provide more clarity regarding the mediation process and themes that frequently arise in practice, such as communication during conflicts, making agreements, and legal and practical considerations in divorce, family, and employment matters.

The information on this page is accessible and intended to provide insight, so that you enter the conversation or mediation process better prepared.

RECENT ARTICLES ON MEDIATION

 Updated MfN regulations as of January 1, 2026

The updated MfN regulations came into effect on January 1, 2026. All important information is clearly listed once again, including links to the updated documents.

Source MfN - January 2026

Mediation alongside judicial proceedings subsidized from March 1st.

Mediation alongside judicial proceedings will be subsidized as of March 1, 2023. All paying parties to the proceedings will then be entitled to a start-up contribution if they have been referred to mediation from the judicial system. This means that the first 2.5 hours of the mediation will cost them nothing. Nothing changes for parties entitled to legal aid.

Source VMN - January 2023

Divorce costs €15,000; women, in particular, come out worse off.

The Association of Family Law Attorneys expects around 40,000 divorces this year, compared to the usual 30,000 per year. Getting a divorce was never fun, but it also comes with a substantial price tag.

Source Nu.nl - March 2021