Protecting the Best Interests of the Child in Family Mediation: A Sharia, Legal and Social Approach

قاسيمي آمال

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Protecting the Best Interests of the Child in Family Mediation: A Sharia, Legal and Social Approach

Authors:

قاسيمي آمال

Publisher:

مركز ابن خلدون للدراسات والأبحاث الإدارية والمالية

Journal:

The Burak International Journal of Legal and Economic Studies Vol.2 Issue 1, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Arabic

Document ID (Org No.):

2001848397

pISSN:

3085-5128

Keywords:

Family Mediation – Best Interests of the Child – Moroccan Family Code – Custody – Judicial Conciliation – Institutionalization of Mediation
الوساطة الأسرية – المصلحة الفضلى للطفل – مدونة الأسرة – الحضانة – الصلح القضائي – مأسسة الوساطة

Abstract:

 This study addresses the issue of family mediation in light of the principle of the best interests of the child, which represents a supreme normative standard recognized in Islamic jurisprudence as part of the higher objectives of Sharia, enshrined in international conventions, and incorporated into Moroccan legislation through the Family Code. The topic gains particular relevance in the Moroccan context due to the rising rates of divorce and its direct consequences on children as the most vulnerable party. The central research question is: To what extent has Moroccan legislation enshrined the principle of the best interests of the child in family mediation, and what are the main challenges hindering its institutionalization and effective implementation? Sub-questions focus on the religious and international foundations of the best interests principle, its legal framework under Moroccan law, and the limits of current practices. The study adopts an analytical approach to examine legal and normative texts, a comparative approach to draw on foreign experiences, and a descriptive approach to assess the Moroccan context based on official reports. Findings reveal that the normative recognition of the child’s best interests remains of limited impact in the absence of a genuine institutional framework for family mediation, insufficient mediator training, and the lack of a specific legal framework. The study concludes with the need to establish a special law on family mediation, create specialized centers linked to family courts, and strengthen training programs in psychology and social sciences alongside legal expertise, in order to effectively safeguard the best interests of the child and mitigate the effects of family disputes.

Article Details

Protecting the Best Interests of the Child in Family Mediation: A Sharia, Legal and Social Approach

Authors: قاسيمي آمال

Publisher: مركز ابن خلدون للدراسات والأبحاث الإدارية والمالية

Journal: The Burak International Journal of Legal and Economic Studies Vol.2 Issue 1, pp.0-0

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2025

Document Language: Arabic

Document ID (Org No.): 2001848397

pISSN: 3085-5128

Family Mediation – Best Interests of the Child – Moroccan Family Code – Custody – Judicial Conciliation – Institutionalization of Mediation

الوساطة الأسرية – المصلحة الفضلى للطفل – مدونة الأسرة – الحضانة – الصلح القضائي – مأسسة الوساطة

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Authors:

قاسيمي آمال

Publisher:

مركز ابن خلدون للدراسات والأبحاث الإدارية والمالية

Journal:

The Burak International Journal of Legal and Economic Studies Vol.2 Issue 1, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Arabic

Document ID (Org No.):

2001848397

pISSN:

3085-5128