Very informative passage.
Here is the Passage Analysis in simplified terms:
P1: Court adjudication vs. Family mediation / Formal and binding vs. Less-formal and non-binding.
P2: Benefits of Court adjudicating: Broader social value, dynamics of power better protected, Full protection of individual right, Formal record, and Contribute to development of legal precedent
P3: But suitable for need is family mediation / more efficient and less damaging / satisfying emotional needs better / studies backed it up.
Overall: Comparison between court adjudication and family mediation — while adjudication has valid benefits, mediation is ultimately better suited.