Divorcing together

One of the partners wanted a divorce, with which the other was having great difficulties. I invited both of them, and asked them about their considerations to see if there were any alternatives. The divorce turned out to be unavoidable; I informed the divorcing partners about the points that needed to be agreed upon and about the legal frameworks. I then examined, with them, which solutions would suit them. Finally, I counselled them in their search for consensus and laid down the agreements they had made in a settlement.

Partner of an entrepreneur

An entrepreneur and his partner had engaged a mediator for their divorce. The entrepreneur had an affinity with numbers, was quick to respond and was in close contact with his own accountant. The partner did not feel at home in the subject matter and called on me to check the calculations, provide additional information and offer input for the mediation talks.

Reconsideration

A couple had made an appointment with me because they wanted a divorce. In the consulting room, I asked each of them in more depth about their story. I identified points of departure on which the partners could still come together. Surprisingly, during this conversation the partners decided to put the divorce process on hold and to give couples therapy a chance. I still look back on this special conversation with great satisfaction.