Subjects:

Family Law

Contents:

What is family mediation?

the emergence of mediation in family disputes

the legal context

conflict and disputes

negotiation and mediation

the mediator

the session and the strategies

when to mediate

confidentiality

children and the mediation process

fairness.

This work presents mediation as an aid to joint decision-making in the context of family disputes, notably those involving children. It outlines a process of intervention distinct from legal, social work and therapeutic practice and considers major issues and controversies that face developing practice in this field. This expanded second edition has been updated to take account of the changes in policy and law as well as professional developments in the fields of practice.