The limits of the mediator's neutrality

Abstract

The subject of this article is neutrality in the role of the family mediator. The question it addresses is whether spouses in a conflict situation on the interpersonal level are capable of cooperating on the parental level to reach sensible decisions as to their children's welfare. The article discusses the dilemma of the mediator as to whether, and how, to intervene in the couple's parental decisions regarding their children's welfare; it ends with a case study and conclusions.