Mediation provides an alternative to litigation in the courts to resolve family disputes and/or make arrangements about children, finances, and other personal matters after separation or divorce. It is intended to reduce the time, cost, and stress involved by helping families reach long-lasting agreements in the best interests of all involved. The UK government is increasingly supportive of this form of dispute resolution and matrimonial lawyers need to be aware of how they can integrate mediation with their existing legal skills. Now in its second edition, this is an authoritative and practical guide which clearly explains the mediation process, taking the reader through each stage, explaining how to interact with other professionals, and providing invaluable advice on the role of the mediator in particular situations.
Author(s): Lisa Parkinson
Edition: 2
Publisher: Jordan Publishing Limited
Year: 2011
Language: English
Pages: 462
City: Bristol
Tags: Family Mediation
I Dedication
II Foreword
III Preface
IV Acknowledgements
1 Mediation and the Menagement of Conflict
2 Different Approaches to Mediation
3 Considering Family Mediation
4 Designing Mediation Models
5 Stages and Skills in Mediation
6 Language and Communication
7 Child-Focused Mediation
8 Child-Inclusive Family Mediation
9 Mediating on Money Matters
10 Managing Power Imbalanses in Mediation
11 Dealing with Deadlocks
12 The Memorandum of Understanding and Open Financial Statement
13 Research on Family Mediation
14 International Family Mediation and Future Directions
15 Appendices
