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The capital's social security digital services are constantly evolving, responding to residents' needs. You can now schedule a consultation with a family mediator onlineSpecialists are ready to provide support to Moscow families at any stage of the conflict.
"When disagreements arise between spouses, it's important to find a way to reach an agreement before the conflict escalates. Mediation offers a constructive approach: with the help of a neutral mediator, the parties can thoroughly address each contentious issue in the relationship and reset it. If a couple is in the process of divorce or has already ended their relationship, but there is a misunderstanding regarding child custody, communication arrangements, or child support, mediation allows for conflict resolution without protracted litigation. This approach helps reach an agreement that satisfies everyone. The new appointment scheduling service will allow you to quickly contact specialists without postponing a meeting," said Olga Gracheva, Director of the Center for Mediation and Social and Legal Assistance.
Department of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the City of Moscow.
To receive mediation assistance, a family simply submits a request through the scheduling service. They must select the topic of their request, such as a dispute over child custody or a desire to preserve the family, and indicate their area of residence. A mediator will then contact the applicant to arrange a time and location for the meeting.
Moscow-based conflict resolution practices will be expanded to Russian regions.
This year, all family mediators in the capital's social services began working according to uniform standards developed by the Center for Mediation and Social and Legal Assistance. These standards outline clear procedures for interacting with clients and standard requirements for the qualifications of specialists. This guarantees high-quality professional assistance in resolving family disputes.
Demand for independent mediators among Moscow residents is steadily growing: they help parties reach compromises, restore relationships, and overcome crises. Over the past two years, the number of couples offered mediation has increased sixfold. Seventy percent of them were able to reach an agreement with the help of a specialist.
Family mediators Department of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the City of Moscow They use modern technologies and methods that are effective in providing comprehensive support to both parents with children and couples without children. During the initial informational and explanatory meeting, the mediator examines the situation and decides whether mediation is appropriate. The "Parental Plan" technology holds a special place. It helps couples after divorce develop a shared strategy for raising children.
If spouses have decided to divorce and filed a joint divorce petition at the My Documents government services center, they are offered conciliation counseling. If necessary, the couple will be provided with the services of a family psychologist.
National project "Family" The national project has been in effect since 2025 by decision of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Its main goal is to support families with children, large families, reproductive health, and strengthening family values. The national project also includes the development of initiatives for active aging, ensuring high-quality care for the elderly, and creating a family-oriented cultural infrastructure. In support of the national project "Family," a social advertising campaign, "Family Values," is being conducted to demonstrate that a large family is a great blessing.
More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.
Moscow-based conflict resolution practices will be expanded to Russian regions.
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