Presenting
CROSS-BORDER FAMILY MEDIATION
International Parental Child Abduction,
Custody and Access Cases
Christoph C. Paul, Sybille Kiesewetter, Ischtar Khalaf-Newsome (Eds.)
3rd updated and extended edition, 2023
Meet the Authors
Lin Adrian
Lesley Allport
Sabine Brieger
Eberhard Carl
Mary Carroll
Martina Erb-Klünemann
Juliane Hirsch
Mohamed M. Keshavjee
Ischtar Khalaf-Newsome
Sybille Kiesewetter
Ewa Bożena Kopacz
Kyra Nehls
Christoph C. Paul
Charlotte Risbjerg
Jamie Walker
Konstanze Welz
Overview
Dive into the complexities of international parental child abduction, custody, and access cases with our 3rd Updated and Extended Edition. Explore real-life stories, expert insights, and practical strategies that make this edition a
must-read for family mediators, legal professionals, parents, and academics.
The 3rd updated and expanded edition of this reference book is indispensable reading for experienced family mediators and all other professionals involved in cross-border family conflicts and child abduction cases. A diverse range of contributions from leading international experts in the field make this an invaluable resource covering:
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- an overview of the relevant international legal framework for such cases
- insight into the specific characteristics of cross-border family cases, the methodologies, mediation models and tools employed
- information on coordinating mediation with court proceedings in child abduction cases
- guidance on the cross-border enforceability of mediated family agreements
- family law trends and mediation in cases with non-Hague Convention (Muslim) countries
- the voice of the child, mediating online, bilingualism in mediation
- practical information and resources, such as case studies, sample mediation agreements and court orders, a template of a choice of court agreement, checklists, important contacts and applicable legal texts
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Endorsements
What Makes Our Book Outstanding:
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Personal stories and real-world cases
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Mediation strategies in action
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Insight into non-Hague Muslim countries
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Focus on the voice of the child
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Online mediation practices
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Specialized cross-border mediation training
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Innovative Mediators-in-Court model
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Legally binding and enforceable agreements
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The Reality of International Child Abduction:
A Personal Story by Konstanze Welz
It’s easy to get lost in legal jargon and procedural intricacies of cross-border Family disputes. Yet, amidst the complexities, lies the profound and poignant reality of individuals whose lives are deeply affected by these cases.
We are honored to present a chapter authored by Konstanze Welz, offering a deeply personal insight into the harrowing experience of international child abduction
Through her own childhood narrative, Konstanze Welz unveils the raw emotions, the shattered dreams, and the enduring trauma inflicted upon children ensnared in the web of cross-border family disputes.
Her story serves as a reminder to all professionals in this field that they hold not just legal responsibilities but the very lives and futures of innocent children in their hands. It sheds light on the urgency, the sensitivity, and the moral imperative underlying every decision made in these cases.
We invite you to delve into this compelling chapter, to pause, reflect, and acknowledge the profound responsibility that comes with being a professional in cross-border family disputes. Let Konstanze Welz’s courageous narrative serve as a guiding light in our collective pursuit of justice, compassion, and the well- being of every child, no matter where they may be.
Buy Now
Celebrating the Launch of:
Cross-Border Family Mediation,
International Parental Child Abduction, Custody and Access Cases
Successfully released a book through Wolfgang Metzner Verlag on Cross-Border Family Mediation, edited by Christoph C Paul, Sybille Keisewetter and Ischtar Khalaf-Newsome.
The official book launch took place in 2023 October at the Mexican Embassy.
To revisit the highlights of the Book Launch Event, you can watch the video.