Capitol Family Mediation Ealing
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Capitol Family Mediation Ealing - Family Mediation for London Boroughs
Issues Covered by Family Mediation in Ealing
Family Mediation provides a structured, neutral, and confidential environment for separating or divorcing couples in Ealing (W5, W7, W13, UB1, UB6) to resolve issues without adversarial court battles. A qualified Family Mediation Council (FMC) registered mediator will help you discuss and agree upon all matters arising from your separation.
Speak to Capitol Family Mediation on 0208 719 0001 or click below to arrange a callback from our mediation experts.
Core Issues Mediation Deals With
Family mediation typically divides issues into two main categories: Child Arrangements and Financial Matters.
Child Arrangements
Mediation aims to establish a Parenting Plan that is focused on the child’s best interests. This covers arrangements that would otherwise be decided by the Family Court (via a Child Arrangements Order). Issues mediated include:
Where the Child Lives: Agreeing on the child’s primary residence, especially if time is split equally or disproportionately.
Contact/Spending Time: Establishing a clear routine and schedule for when the child spends time with the non-resident parent (e.g., weekends, midweek visits).
Holidays and Special Days: Planning how bank holidays, religious festivals (like Christmas, Eid, Diwali), birthdays, and school holidays will be divided or spent.
Communication: Setting rules for how parents will communicate with each other regarding the children, including attendance at school events and medical appointments.
Education and Health: Deciding on which schools the child attends, arrangements for non-urgent medical treatment, and sharing of reports/records.
Parental Responsibility: Discussing the application for, and exercise of, Parental Responsibility by fathers or second parents.
Child Inclusive Mediation: In some cases, the mediator may involve the child directly in the process (with both parents’ permission) to ascertain their wishes and feelings.
Financial and Property Matters
Mediation can cover all assets and liabilities acquired during the relationship, leading to an agreed division of the matrimonial finances.
Division of Assets: Agreements on how the family home, any other properties, savings, investments, and personal belongings should be divided.
Pensions: Dealing with how pension funds should be shared or offset, often requiring input from a Pension Actuary.
Debts: Determining who is responsible for joint loans, credit cards, mortgages, and other outstanding debts.
Spousal Maintenance: Discussions about whether one party should pay ongoing financial support to the other, and for how long.
Child Maintenance: While the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) provides a calculation, mediation can help agree on ‘top-up’ payments or payments for specific costs (like school fees) outside of the statutory calculation.
Separation Agreements: For unmarried couples, mediation helps create a legally documented agreement for the division of joint assets.
USEFUL INFORMATION - Courts Serving The Ealing Area
The London Borough of Ealing is served by the West London Family Court.
Address; Gloucester House, 4 Dukes Green Avenue, Feltham, TW14 0LR
Phone; 0330 808 4424 / 0300 123 5577
Email; westlondonfamilyenquiries@justice.gov.uk
Capitol Family Mediation. Family and Civil Mediation for Families and Businesses
Meetings Are Strictly by Appointment Only. Our Location is not staffed
Mediation and urgent MIAM appointments can be arranged online . Speak to Capitol Mediation
Our Ealing Hub – Find us at
Ealing Broadway Centre, Ealing, London W5 5JY
Call our team to book your mediation on 0208 719 0001
Small Claims matters (disputes generally involving money claims up to £10,000) are handled by a local County Court. While Ealing Magistrates’ Court exists, Civil and Family matters are typically dealt with elsewhere. The court serving the Ealing area is generally the Central London County Court (or another local County Court)
Central London County Court
Thomas More Building, Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL
Telephone 0300 123 5577
New claims are usually started via the Civil National Business Centre (CNBC 0300 123 1056 (for general claim queries)
Important Note: Always use the official GOV.UK website’s ‘Find a Court or Tribunal’ service and input your postcode to confirm the correct court that is currently handling your specific type of application before sending any documents.
Capitol Family Mediation - Supporting London Boroughs
Capitol Mediation Ealing supports families across Ealing and the surrounding areas, including Ealing Broadway, Acton, Hanwell, Greenford, Northolt, Perivale, Southall, and West Ealing, through the family mediation process. Family mediation provides a structured and impartial setting where separating or separated couples can discuss arrangements for children, finances, and future co-parenting with the support of a trained mediator.
The mediation process encourages open communication, helps reduce conflict, and allows families to explore practical solutions at their own pace. It is often quicker, less stressful, and more cost-effective than court proceedings, while keeping decision-making firmly in the hands of those involved.
Capitol Mediation Ealing offers guidance from the initial assessment through to reaching workable agreements, helping families move forward constructively and with clarity.
Head to our MIAM page to find out more about more about what happens when you need a mediation assessment before family court.