Family mediation and sulh: an alternative dispute resolution in Malaysia

Ahmad, Sa'odah and Abdul Hak, Nora (2010) Family mediation and sulh: an alternative dispute resolution in Malaysia. International Journal of Social Policy and Society, 7. pp. 66-79. ISSN 1823-0865

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Abstract

Mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) developed rapidly in the era of globalization as an effect of high divorce rates, numerous conflicts between disjointing parents, the consequential administrative burden on courts and especially concerns about detrimental effects on children an post divorce family relationship. An overwhelming change is also taking place in Asia for concurrently with reform in arbitration, the Courts are leading the way to encourage mediation in dispute settlement. This article focuses on the practices of family mediation and sulh in Malaysia and the significance of family mediation and sulh in resolving dispute amicably.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	807/6486
Uncontrolled Keywords:	alternative dispute resolution, family mediation, sulh, Malaysia
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General) K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh K Law > KPG Malaysia
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Legal Practice
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. Nora Abdul Hak
Date Deposited:	25 Nov 2011 12:45
Last Modified:	12 Oct 2023 11:47
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/6486

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