alternative dispute resolution

Abstract. The procedure of party reconciliation is an important element of administrative proceedings that facilitates effective and prompt resolution of disputes between citizens and government authorities. In the current context of Ukraine, there is a pressing need to improve this procedure to enhance the effectiveness of administrative justice, reduce the burden on the judicial system, and ensure adequate protection of citizens' rights and freedoms.

The article addresses the issue of distinguishing mediation and reconciliation in administrative
proceedings as two key mechanisms of alternative dispute resolution. With the development of legal
systems and judicial practice in Ukraine and worldwide, alternative dispute resolution methods have
gained special significance. This issue is particularly relevant in administrative proceedings, which focus
on conflicts between citizens and the state or its bodies. Since administrative disputes often involve

The legal nature of mediation as an alternative way of resolving disputes is investigated. The perspectives of the use of mediation in solving family law disputes were singled out. The authors define the family legal dispute, distinguish its features. It is noted that the mediation procedure is gaining popularity and used among the subjects of sectoral legal relations, so, in fact, it is necessary to establish the theoretical and legal nature of the institute, which is new to Ukrainian law.