Rethinking Family Mediation

The Role of the Family Mediator in Contemporary Times
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-5292-3296-7
Verlag: Bristol University Press

Buch, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 535 g

Over several decades, policies have made mediation a key part of the English and Welsh family justice system. As the process faces increasing demand from a diverse and complex client base, some argue for a return to a fully funded court system. However, this dominant view overlooks the longstanding problems with the court process, as well as the potential value of mediation.

This book, based on original research, highlights the evolving role of mediators who assist families without legal support. By doing so, it reveals a contemporary vision of family justice that addresses some of the challenges in today’s landscape.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Blakey, Rachael

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Bürgerliches Recht Familienrecht Sorgerecht, fam. Namensrecht, Abstammung
• Rechtswissenschaften Allgemeines Verfahrens-, Zivilprozess- und Insolvenzrecht Zivilprozessrecht Streitschlichtung, Mediation

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction

Part 1: Tracking Family Mediator Practice

2. The Rise of Family Mediation in Law and Policy

3. The Limited Mediator

4. The Flexible Mediator

Part 2: An Empirical Study into the Flexible Mediator

5. The Four Mediator Functions

6. Flexible Mediators and Family Justice

7. The Wider Barriers to Family Mediation Reform

8. Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Blakey, Rachael
Rachael Blakey is Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Warwick.

Rachael Blakey is Associate Professor of Law at the University of Warwick.