SC approves rule on family mediation to resolve family disputes
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SC approves rule on family mediation to resolve family disputes
The Supreme Court building in Padre Faura, Manila. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
The Supreme Court building in Padre Faura, Manila. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — The Supreme Court En Banc has approved the Rule on Family Mediation for the facilitation of family disputes to reduce court backlogs and promote the best interests of the child, among others.
MANILA — The Supreme Court En Banc has approved the Rule on Family Mediation for the facilitation of family disputes to reduce court backlogs and promote the best interests of the child, among others.
The court said the resolution dated November 5, 2024, also introduced innovations in dealing with family cases as part of efforts to help parties reach voluntary agreements.
The court said the resolution dated November 5, 2024, also introduced innovations in dealing with family cases as part of efforts to help parties reach voluntary agreements.
“Family mediation, a non-adversarial process, should include children and give them a chance to share their thoughts on issues that impact them,” the SC said in a statement
“Family mediation, a non-adversarial process, should include children and give them a chance to share their thoughts on issues that impact them,” the SC said in a statement
The rule is limited to suits between spouses, parents, and children, other ascendants and descendants, siblings, and relatives within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.
The rule is limited to suits between spouses, parents, and children, other ascendants and descendants, siblings, and relatives within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity.
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It covers issues under the Family Code such as support and custody, settlement of estates without a will, and other civil cases where mediation is allowed.
It covers issues under the Family Code such as support and custody, settlement of estates without a will, and other civil cases where mediation is allowed.
The court also stressed that the mediation period of 30 days must be strictly observed unless the court approves an extension of not more than 30 days.
The court also stressed that the mediation period of 30 days must be strictly observed unless the court approves an extension of not more than 30 days.
“To promote effective communication, statements made during family mediation cannot be used as evidence in court unless otherwise agreed upon,” the SC said.
“To promote effective communication, statements made during family mediation cannot be used as evidence in court unless otherwise agreed upon,” the SC said.
Civil cases such as the validity of a marriage or legal separation, habeas corpus cases, and violations under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act are among those not covered by family mediation.
Civil cases such as the validity of a marriage or legal separation, habeas corpus cases, and violations under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act are among those not covered by family mediation.
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