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Family Mediation

Family Mediation

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Divorce Without Court — a more humane,

faster, and effective solution

Are you and your ex-partner finding it difficult to agree on child custody, finances, or communication?


Would you like to avoid court but still reach a fair and respectful solution?


Are your children caught in the middle of continuing conflict?

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Family mediation offers a calm, structured alternative to legal conflicts. As a licensed Clinical Psychologist and certified Family Mediator in Cyprus, I am authorized to conduct mediation under the Law on Mediation in Family Disputes (2019, No. 62(I)/2019).

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This means that, under Cypriot law, you have the option to resolve key divorce-related matters — like parenting, asset division, and financial arrangements — without going to court. The process is confidential, child-focused, and designed to foster cooperation and mutual understanding. As required by law, I have completed all official training and certification needed to provide mediation services that meet Cyprus’s legal and ethical standards.

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What Is Family Mediation?

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Family mediation is an organized, alternative, extrajudicial process for resolving disputes in which current or former partners address personal, parenting, and financial issues with the support of a neutral, specially trained family mediator.

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Instead of pursuing lengthy, expensive, and emotionally draining legal battles, parents or partners can discuss their concerns in a safe, confidential environment and reach fair, practical, and sustainable solutions, always respecting the best interests of the children.

Who Is It For?

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Family mediation is intended for:

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  • Married couples or civil union partners, with or without children

  • Couples in informal relationships (heterosexual or same-sex) choosing separation

  • Parents needing to agree on custody, parenting, or communication arrangements

  • Couples facing property or financial disputes

  • Families dealing with cross-border issues (e.g., parents of different nationalities or living in different countries — relocation, child custody conflicts)

When Can It Start?

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Mediation can start:

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  • When the couple decides to separate, even before court proceedings begin

  • Before filing for divorce or parental authority/communication orders

  • Concurrently with ongoing court cases

  • After separation or divorce, if changing children’s needs require a new agreement

Issues That Can Be Addressed

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  • Child custody & parental authority

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  • Communication arrangements with the non-residential parent and extended family

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  • Child and/or spousal support

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  • Child’s residence & daily routines (e.g., schedules, activities, decisions)

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  • Use of the family home

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  • Division of assets (e.g., real estate, businesses, bank accounts)

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  • Financial obligations arising from separation

Advantages of Family Mediation

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Family mediation offers:

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  • Faster process with significantly lower cost compared to court

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  • Full confidentiality — no information is shared with third parties

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  • Voluntary process — parties maintain control of outcomes

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  • Respect and non-discrimination — equal treatment regardless of gender, nationality, religion, or beliefs

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  • The child’s best interests guiding every decision

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  • Improved communication and parental cooperation for the future

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  • Reduced conflict and protection of mental health concerns for both parents and children

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  • Sustainable agreements created by the parties themselves

The Role of the Mediator

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The family mediator is a certified professional who:

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  • Creates a safe and balanced environment for dialogue

  • Guides discussions and negotiation

  • Encourages expression of needs and emotions

  • Does not impose solutions but helps parties reach their own agreement

The Process – Step by Step

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  1. Initial contact & briefing

  2. Individual meetings with each party

  3. Joint sessions with the mediator

  4. Negotiation and formulation of agreement

  5. Optional legal review

  6. Final agreement — enforceable legal document

Suitability & Limitations

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Family mediation is not suitable when:

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  • There is active domestic violence

  • There is untreated serious psychiatric instability

  • Substance dependency (alcohol or drugs) is present

  • One party lacks free will or is coerced

Family Mediator — Nicos Hadjisymeou

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Nicos Hadjisymeou is a registered Family Mediator (Registry No. 2) in the Cyprus Register of Family Dispute Mediators.

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Nicos Hadjisymeou has completed:

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  • The Ministry of Justice–approved Family Mediation program at the European Legal Training Center and Dispute Resolution Training by Dr. Anna Plevri.

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  • The “Family Law – Practice, Key Provisions & Case Law” course (covering custody, maintenance, marriage/divorce, and spousal asset relations), taught by Mr. Sotiris Liasis (former President of the Family Court) through the Cyprus Bar Association.

 

He is also:

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  • A Clinical Psychologist

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  • Specialized in Couples & Relationship Counseling and Sex Therapy

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  • Facilitator of the “Divorce Without Court” counseling program, offering emotional, psychological, and practical support tailored to the separation process — with an emphasis on stability, balance, and perspective for the future

Final Note

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Combining psychological expertise with years of practical experience, I offer comprehensive, compassionate guidance to couples and families.


Family mediation is not just an alternative to court — it is a humane path toward understanding, reduced conflict, and protection for children.

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