Objective
The purpose of this interactive seminar is twofold: first, to introduce participants to the law and practice of cross-border family mediation and, secondly, to improve their English-language skills.
Participants will be encouraged to make use of mediation techniques and procedures, whilst also receiving the tools and developing the ability to communicate effectively in English in cross-border situations.
Key topics
- Legal framework for cross-border mediation, parental responsibility and child abduction
- Key features and different phases of the mediation process
- The role of the mediator and co-mediation
- Communication skills and dealing with emotions
- The voice of the child
- Enforceability of mediation agreementsEnglish legal terminology in mediation
Who should attend?
Judges (nominated by the project partners), mediators and lawyers in private practice from EU Member States.
Participation Conditions
Participation fee: €275
The participation fee includes 3 nights’ hotel accommodation at the
hotel booked by ERA. Travel costs are not reimbursed by ERA and
participants are asked to book their own travel.