The VOCAL project is an interdisciplinary research project, funded by Research Ireland (COALESCE), led by Dr Connie Healy, School of Law, and CO-PI, Professor Andrew Simpkin from the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, both of University of Galway, assisted by Anna Caulfied (Research Assistant) and undertaken in collaboration with the Legal Aid Board, as project partners. The aim of this research is to speak to parents, children and mediators to identify underlying fears or concerns held and address any barriers. The research provides an opportunity for direct input from children on how the process could be more child-friendly and inclusive. Children will also be given the opportunity to develop age-appropriate information that will assist children who experience parental separation in the future.