The Influence of Psychological Approaches on The Success of Child Support Mediation in The Religious Court of Manna-Bengkulu

Abstract

The obligation to provide child support can be determined through a settlement agreement in divorce mediation proceedings, where the use of psychological approaches plays a crucial role in the child support mediation process. This study examines how psychological approaches are applied in child support mediation and their influence on the success of such mediation at the Religious Court of Manna. This research adopts an empirical legal approach with psychological analysis, utilizing attachment theory to analyze the research problem. The findings are as follows: First, the psychological approach in child support mediation at the Religious Court of Manna focuses on three key aspects: (1) raising awareness of the child’s best interests, (2) maintaining the emotional bond between parents and children, and (3) assessing the parents' financial capacity. If a father fails to pay court-ordered child support, he may be reported for child neglect (a criminal offense) and face enforcement proceedings for child support payments. Second, psychological approaches significantly influence the success of child support mediation. Fathers obligated to pay child support become more aware of the importance of fulfilling this duty for the child’s best interests, while also preserving parent-child attachment and ensuring a healthy emotional relationship.