Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions How much does mediation cost? The costs of the mediation proceedings, including the participants’ and mediators’ travel and accommodation expenses, are borne by the parents. Please note that the costs for such a mediation are generally much...

Mediator in court

Mediator in court MiKK, in cooperation with Judge Sabine Brieger (now retired), developed the pilot project Mediator in Court (MiC) for proceedings under the 1980 Hague Child Abduction Convention.  Under this program, a MiKK-trained mediator will accompany the parents...

The law in mediation

The law in mediation With regard to international conflicts involving parents and children, mediation proceedings usually aim at an agreement which is legally binding. For this purpose, knowledge of the law and its application is an indispensable prerequisite. This...

Mediation process

Mediation process The duration of a particular mediation varies. Especially in highly escalated cases, in cases involving great fear and anxiety (e.g. the fear of losing touch with one’s child) and in cases where the parents do not trust each other, several mediation...