Jordan Launches Family Mediation Initiative to Reduce Personal Status Litigation
Jordan's Ministry of Justice launched the "Family Mediation" initiative offering a friendly alternative to resolve family disputes before resorting to courts, as part of modernising the family justice system.
Initiative Details
- Specialised family mediation centres in Amman, Zarqa, and Irbid.
- Certified mediators — lawyers, psychologists, and social counsellors.
- Free or subsidised sessions for low-income families.
- Mediation agreements can be ratified by courts to become legally binding.