Divorce Mediation in Singapore: Bringing the Voice of the Child to the Table

(2018) 1 Asian Journal on Mediation 21

12 Pages Posted: 10 Mar 2021

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Leon Vincent Chan

National University of Singapore (NUS) - Faculty of Law; University College London (UCL)

Date Written: February 17, 2021

Abstract

Currently, the voice of the child is limitedly present in divorce mediation. He or she is only engaged when the court discerns the necessity through child-inclusive dispute resolution. This paper proposes that the starting point for all divorce mediations should be to first engage the child in mediation through a Child Advocate, bringing the voice of the child to the table.

Keywords: Child's voice, best interest, mediation, divorce, child advocate

JEL Classification: K36

Suggested Citation

Chan, Leon Vincent, Divorce Mediation in Singapore: Bringing the Voice of the Child to the Table (February 17, 2021). (2018) 1 Asian Journal on Mediation 21, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3787257

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