Hybrid Mediation

This model is most suited to high conflict and complex situations. Unlike traditional mediation, it can be utilised where there is abuse and/ or an imbalance of power.

This model can also be used to resolve any family law matter and in addition can also be used to resolve inheritance disputes, family business disputes, shareholder disputes involving family members, trustee/beneficiary disputes involving family members and the administration of jointly owned property or assets.

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THE HYBRID MEDIATION PROCESS

This is similar to traditional mediation. The only differences being:-

If you are supported by lawyers within the mediation process the mediator will conduct a short “lawyers” only meeting to discuss agenda prior to the mediation.
There will be increased fluidity and flexibility. The mediator may shift between joint meetings where you both (and possibly lawyers) will be present to meeting with you (and possibly your lawyer) on your own.
Financial disclosure will often take place prior to the mediation sessions, although the mediator will guide this process.

HOW THIS MODEL DIFFERS FROM TRADITIONAL MEDIATION

The most significant difference is that the mediator can keep “confidences” relating to your respective negotiating position, usually for the short or medium term, or until they become irrelevant. With your permission, the mediator is then able to utilise these “confidences” to assist and facilitate negotiations.
Lawyers are often (but not always) present during the meetings. They will support you and provide contemporaneous advice allowing for swifter negotiations. They will promptly draft any legal documents, often at the mediation session itself, allowing you both confidence that the agreement reached is final.
Sessions can be much longer to allow for a more expeditious resolution.

WHEN CAN HYBRID MEDIATION BE USED?

Situations where there is high conflict and parties wish to agree the arrangements for their child(ren) and/or the division of their finances.
National and internation relocation of a child
International contact disputes
Abduction/ unlawful retention.
Grandparents who seek to re-establish contact with children/ grandchildren.
Financially complex situations
Inheritance disputes
Family business disputes
Shareholder disputes involving family members
Trustee/beneficiary disputes involving family members
Administration of jointly owned property or assets

Contact Rachel

Rachel Jaysan

Family lawyer & mediator

Telephone: 020 8958 2073

Website: www.racheljaysan.co.uk

Email: rachel@racheljaysan.co.uk

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Hybrid Mediation FAQs

This process seems more complex than traditional mediation. Is this more costly?

In reality you will not notice too much of a difference because we as mediators try and make the change to hybrid seamless. Practically speaking the real difference is that it is much more likely for you both to have lawyers present, or on hand. This is what makes the individual sessions more expensive. However, in the long term the cost is much cheaper than it would have been if you would have litigated or engaged in negotiation via solicitor correspondence.

There has been domestic abuse. Can this process still work?

It really depends on the situation. We will meet with you and undergo a detailed assessment to see whether protective measures are sufficient to safeguard you. Having a solicitor present can often provide you with confidence and ensure that you do not feel pressured into agreeing anything you don’t feel comfortable with.