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Family Mediation in Hong Kong
Author: Sala Sihombing
Family Mediation in Hong Kong is a practice-focused guide to the field of family mediation within Hong King. Written for professionals, the book provides a clear and accessible account of mediation principles, processes, ethics, and practice considerations as they arise in family disputes.
Bringing together practical insight and contextual understanding, this volume examines the role of mediators and allied professionals in supporting constructive dialogue, informed decision-making, and durable outcomes. It addresses key issues including neutrality, confidentiality, communication, child-focused practice, and the relationship between mediation, legal advice, and wider support services.
Essential reading for mediators, family lawyers, counsellors, social workers, psychologists, dispute resolution practitioners, policy professionals, academics, and students, Family Mediation in Hong Kong offers a valuable resource for anyone engaged in the professional practice, study, or development of family mediation.
Publication Date: November 2026
Professionals working with separating or conflicted families need more than a general understanding of mediation; they need a grounded appreciation of how mediation principles operate in practice, within a specific legal, cultural, and service environment. This book helps readers understand the distinctive features of family mediation in Hong Kong and the professional judgments required when supporting families through complex and often sensitive disputes.
- Develop context-specific understanding: Gain insight into how family mediation is practised within Hong Kong’s legal, social, and professional framework.
- Strengthen professional practice: Explore core mediation skills, ethical responsibilities, and process considerations relevant to family disputes.
- Work more effectively across disciplines: Understand how mediators, lawyers, counsellors, social workers, psychologists, and other professionals can contribute to constructive outcomes.
- Recognise sensitive practice issues: Consider communication dynamics, confidentiality, neutrality, child-focused concerns, and the management of complex family conflict.
- Support informed decision-making: Learn how mediation can help families reach practical, durable agreements while preserving professional boundaries and procedural fairness.