In explaining non-court dispute resolution processes and in managing the mediation process carefully, mediators need awareness, empathy and a high level of knowledge and skills.
Published: 28 November, 2025
Family mediation takes empathy, insight, and skill. In its Fifth Edition, Lisa Parkinson’s Family Mediation brings clarity to complex family dynamics, blending up-to-date legal guidance with real-world examples and practical tools.
Featuring new chapters on mediation with grandparents and mediation with adoptive and birth parents, it reflects the latest thinking in mediation theory, child-inclusive practice, and family law. This trusted guide shows how to help families reach lasting, fair agreements — essential reading for every mediator and family law professional.