Family Mediation in England and Wales: Children's Voice

AutorAmel Ketani
CargoBARRISTER, Mediator and Senior Law Lecturer at BPP University, London
Páginas589-601
Anuario Jurídico y Económico Escurialense, LI (2018) 589-602/ ISSN: 1133-3677
Family Mediation in England and Wales:
Children’s Voice
Amel KETANI1
Abstract: Going through a divorce is always a difficult period for both
ex-partners. It is said that family mediation exists to help both ex-partners reach
a solution that they are both happy with. But what about the couple’s children?
Should children be included in family mediation? As discussed in this article,
children appreciate being informed and having their views and opinions heard.
When parents are trying to make agreements through mediation, it can also be
very positive for their children to see their parents’ mediator. This article aims to
consider how best to include children’s needs and interests in family mediation.
The advantages and disadvantages of child-inclusive mediation will also be
considered along with the role of the mediator in this context. This article argues that
family mediators need to be aware of the children’s wishes and concerns and that
there are different ways family mediators can approach and implement this.
Keywords: Family mediation, child interest, role of the mediator, parents’
needs, confidentiality, advantages and disadvantages of child-inclusive mediation.
Sumary:
I. Introduction.
II. Expert Opinions and Findings in Child-inclusive mediation.
III. Family Mediator’s role in child-inclusive mediation.
IV. Possible disadvantages of including children in mediation.
V. Possible disadvantages of including children in mediation.
1 BARRISTER, Mediator and Senior Law Lecturer at BPP University, London. This article
was written in memory of El Hadi Darhmous.

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