Ireland is reforming its family court practices. This article presents research, funded by the Irish Research Council, which examines the Family Division of the Circuit Court, Maryland, USA (Baltimore City/ County). It explores the theoretical framework (therapeutic jurisprudence) underpinning the Family Division of the Circuit Court, the holistic processes and conflict resolution techniques adopted and what lessons may be learned from the success achieved in assisting the Court Service in Ireland. Triangulating the results, it highlights areas for reform and argues that rather than use inadequate resources as a scapegoat for inaction, a more creative, holistic, stakeholder engaged approach with strong judicial leadership will ensure better outcomes.

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家庭法院内部的改革：巴尔的摩的教训

爱尔兰正在改革其家庭法庭做法。本文介绍了由爱尔兰研究委员会资助的研究，该研究审查了美国马里兰州（巴尔的摩市/县）巡回法院的家庭分庭。它探讨了支持巡回法院家庭分庭的理论框架（治疗法学）、所采用的整体程序和冲突解决技术，以及从协助爱尔兰法院服务取得的成功中可以汲取的经验教训。对结果进行三角测量，突出了改革领域，并认为与其将不足的资源作为不作为的替罪羊，不如采取更具创造性、整体性、利益相关者参与的方法以及强有力的司法领导来确保更好的结果。