Family Law at a Glance
Custody, property, rights — by the numbers
Family law cases rarely follow a simple path. Outcomes depend on jurisdiction, documentation quality, and the specific circumstances each family brings to the table. These figures draw from publicly available court data and participant records gathered since 2016.
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workshop participants rated their experience
4.5
average rating across all completed modules
38
countries represented in active enrolments
FL
Data overview
Where family law cases actually land
Mediation resolves more disputes than most people expect. Contested hearings remain the minority, but they consume a disproportionate share of time and legal fees. Knowing the landscape helps participants set realistic expectations before any process begins.
62%
Settled without trial
Most divorce and custody disputes reach agreement through negotiation or mediation before any court hearing takes place.
1 in 3
Property disputes escalate
Roughly one third of separations involve a property disagreement significant enough to require formal legal intervention or valuation.
Resolution pathways — how family disputes typically close
Figures are illustrative aggregates drawn from published civil court statistics across EU jurisdictions. Individual outcomes vary by country and case type.
"The custody module gave me a clear picture of what courts actually weigh — not what I assumed they did."
Brigid Ó Floinn
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