This week is Family Mediation week which runs from 27th – 31st January.
With all of the different types of mediation available it is important that those considering mediation understand the options for this and what might work best, so what are the different types of mediation?
Zoe Rose our Head of Family at Hedges Law explains the different types of mediation.
Child – inclusive mediation – provides an opportunity for children to be included in the mediation process whether that is speaking to a mediator. Where the children give permission, these wishes can then be shared by the mediator with the parents to help them to move matters forward. For teenage children this can provide them with a real sense of empowerment and being heard, so can often improve communication and relationships between the children and their parents.
Hybrid mediation – based on a combination of mediation principles from family law and civil law, this type of mediation allows a mediator to hold confidences between those involved, which means they can only share information that they are authorised to disclose. Each person can consider and assess their “bottom line” with the mediator. It is particularly great for complex issues, can work for families where there are domestic abuse concerns and can often run in tandem with a Court application.
Lawyer involved mediation – where you attend mediation with your lawyer and are able to receive legal advice and guidance there and then in the mediation process. This can be vital for overcoming legal sticking points.
Shuttle mediation – where mediation sessions are held with you each sitting in separate rooms and your mediator “shuttling” between the two of you. This can be very helpful if there are safety concerns about the two of you being in the same room.
Co-mediation – Where two mediators work together to help you resolve matters. The combination of co-mediators can be bespoke to the matters being addressed but can include counsellors and therapeutic practitioners as well as financial advisers, pension experts or accountants/tax advisers.
If you have any questions about the different types of mediation then do get in touch with us.
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