Family Law Mediation: A Step towards Healthy Child Custody
Going through a divorce is hard — not only for the partners but also for the children. At times the children are too young to understand the complications leading to the failed marriage of their parents. Some may be mature enough to agree with the circumstances, yet a feeling of insecurity continues to haunt them through out their lives. This isn’t an easy situation for parents either, as, despite the separation, they still want to be a part of their children’s lives. This leads to a disagreement between the two and in the majority of the cases, invites a legal battle for child custody. However, not all parents want to fight a long and tiring legal case. Family law mediation can yield a harmonious solution in such cases. Mediation in easy and simple language, is the negotiation on child possession, after a couple’s legal separation. Unlike court proceedings where the judiciary decides on the final settlement, a mediator does not give any verdict. He/she can instead help the
