A pilot programme for parents involved in custody disputes is being launched, to allow families to appear before a mediator, rather than a judge.
The $1.5m trial will take place on Auckland's North Shore from February, for parents involved in custody, access and guardianship cases.
The Minister for Courts, Rick Barker, says at the moment parents who can't agree on custody arrangements have to appear before a Family Court judge. He says under the new system, parents will see a mediator, who will make a recommendation to the court on custody arrangements for the children.
Barker says this will speed up the process, and will be a less scary experience for children.
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