Legal protection of child in parental conflict

Legal protection of child in parental conflict Abstract This thesis deals with the legal protection of children in parental conflict. The aim of the thesis is to analyze the legal framework for child protection in the Czech Republic, particularly with regard to the application of the principle of the best interests of the child and the proportionality of state intervention in family relationships. The theoretical part is devoted to defining the concept of parental conflict, its impact on children, and legal instruments for child protection, including the role of the guardian ad litem. Attention is also paid to alternative methods of working with families, such as mediation, case conferences, case management, collaborative law, and the Cochem practice. Based on the data obtained from the questionnaire survey, the thesis proposes legislative changes, in particular the addition of a new Section 6a to the Act on Social and Legal Protection of Children, which would enable early intervention in cases of children showing signs of being at risk. The thesis contributes to the professional discussion on the need to strengthen the preventive function of the child protection system.