Lawyer or mediator?

I have extensive experience in all areas of family law and represent clients in court proceedings at all levels of the Hungarian courts. However, I strongly believe in a less adversarial approach to divorce. Not all cases need to be litigated and I try to ensure that my clients do not go to court if they do not have to. If they do, I deal with their dispute in a professional manner.

With that being said, how do you decide whether you need a lawyer or a mediator?

It depends on the nature of your case and the outcome you are seeking.

As a lawyer, I can explain the legal background to your problem, we can discuss different scenarios and anticipate what might happen in court.

However, as a mediator, I do not give legal advice and I do not represent you in court. Rather, I encourage you to move from claim-based negotiations to interest-based negotiations. We can discuss individual interests, needs, goals and concerns and what is best for your children. We then look at ways of bringing them all together in an agreement.

If you need a countersigned agreement, or in complex cases such as family law matters involving children or significant matrimonial assets, legal advice is essential.

In other cases, the legal background may be useful, but it soon becomes clear that the focus is on clarifying the client's feelings and interests. These situations require empathy and sensitivity.

Mediation can be the key to a smooth transition in family disputes, but it is not for everyone. It is a method by which we try to resolve a conflict and we work on a conscious level. A common question in this context is whether mediation has anything to do with psychology. Please note that mediation is not therapy. The aim of mediation is to help the parties to focus on a problem, talk about it, discuss possible solutions and, if possible, reach a compromise. If the cause of the conflict is due to a mental disorder, an internal personal conflict, childhood hurts or other similar causes, it may be necessary to involve a psychologist or other expert who works with unconscious methods.

There is also the option of using both a solicitor and a mediator. In this case, the mediator will guide you through the negotiations and the solicitor will inform you of your legal rights, advise you on your particular situation and review any agreement that may result from the mediation.

Please contact me for a consultation if you can't decide which would be more effective for you: +36309897662

Lawyer or mediator?

I look forward to working with you