What Is Hybrid Mediation And When Does It Work?

Hybrid mediation is a type of family mediation. It will usually involve lawyers as well as a mediator, and the mediator will usually hold confidences between the participants with their agreement.

It can be particularly helpful where the couple would benefit from advice and guidance on technical aspects of the case and/or on likely outcomes in respect of the issues involved, and want to avoid court.

What is hybrid mediation?

Hybrid mediation is a confusing term that is interpreted differently by different practitioners. It may include:

• The involvement of lawyers in meetings rather than advising in the background

• One or two longer meetings after the preparatory work has largely been done, rather than a series of shorter meetings