This article was originally published in The Family Advocate, Volume 21, Issue 2 - Written by Kate Lash
As a practicing Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) mediator and Voice Of Child Specialist (VOCS) with Fair Way Resolution Limited, I have had the benefit of seeing this new VOCS role in action from both sides of the story. A VOCS won’t be necessary in all FDR mediations, but in many it can be helpful, influential or even pivotal. I have covered several case studies below for an insight into the process.