Mediation and child custody issues in abusive relationships

✍ Scribed by Dr. Robert Geffner; Mildred Daley Pagelow

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1990
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 641 KB
• Volume: 8
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0735-3936
• DOI: 10.1002/bsl.2370080207

✦ Synopsis

Abstract

Contested divorces and child custody cases have increased in number in recent years, and many have involved domestic violence. Victims of domestic violence need an informed legal system to help them achieve equitable settlements and safe arrangements. Two areas of concern presented in this article are mediation and joint custody. Professionals in the mental health, social service, criminal justice, and legal fields must understand the ramifications of joint custody and mediation in abusive relationships. The effects on the children and adults are discussed, and specific recommendations are presented for dealing with power and other issues in abusive relationships.