Family mediation

The aim of this thesis is to describe the application of family mediation during divorce and post-divorce proceedings. The first part analyzes the potential problems presented to the family as a result of divorce. Next the principles and processes of mediation are described. The aim of the research section is to map out the application of mediation in the Czech Republic - to what degree is this service utilized in individual regions and what is how well informed are the social workers of the mediation. The research method took the form of a questionnaire which was sent out to the social workers at the Department of Social Affairs and Child Protective Services. According to the survey