Effectiveness of Current Mediation Centres in Family Disputes

الملخص

This research aims to explore and study the effectiveness of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) in resolving family disputes while observing the aspiration and implementation of mediation centres throughout Pakistan. The concept of mediation in family cases is comparatively analyzed with formal litigation procedures prevalent in Pakistan. The investigation sheds light on the hurdles faced by the litigants in the judicial system of Pakistan and its possible solutions under ADR system pertinent to women-centric issues. A significant portion of this study discusses the benefits of introducing mediation centres to encourage women from under-developed areas to bring forward their domestic issues at earliest possibilities. The prime issues investigated include what are the standard mediation ethics and rules, what obstacles female litigants in Pakistan face in the Family Courts and what is the role of mediation centres in this scenario. In a nutshell, this study contends that the feasibility and necessity of involving ADR in family cases is very high rather essential. Finally, it is suggested to improve and increase the mediation power play in family litigation of Pakistan.