Diagnóstico del cumplimiento de acuerdos de mediación familiar en tenencia y régimen de visitas

Abstract

This analytical study focuses on the compliance with family mediation agreements related to child custody and visitation regimes, with the aim of identifying how such agreements are implemented after the mediation act has been signed and, consequently, the practical difficulties that arise. To this end, a descriptive approach was adopted, using surveys administered to users of the CEMDEPORT Mediation Center in the canton of Cayambe and interviews conducted with mediators from the same institutional setting. The findings indicate that, although mediation is perceived as an appropriate mechanism for resolving family conflicts, significant challenges persist in the enforcement of visitation arrangements, particularly regarding schedules and continuity of contact. These difficulties are largely associated with interparental conflict, work-related obligations, and a lack of parental coresponsibility, which ultimately affect the best interests of the child. Therefore, the study concludes that strengthening family mediation requires clearer agreements and institutional follow-up mechanisms to ensure effective protection of children’s rights.