Capitol Family Mediation Lambeth
- CHILD ARRANGEMENTS
- LEGAL AID FUNDING
- DIVORCE MEDIATION
- URGENT MIAM
Capitol Family Mediation Lambeth - How Can Mediation Help?
Issues Covered by Family Mediation in Lambeth
Mediation is a flexible, voluntary, and confidential process used to resolve disputes across different areas of law and life in the London Borough of Lambeth. Although the context differs, the core stages of the mediation process share common principles.
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The Stages of Family Mediation
Family Mediation deals with issues arising from separation and divorce (children, finances, and property). Mediators must be registered with the Family Mediation Council (FMC).
Stage | Description |
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I. MIAM (Initial Meeting) | The Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting. A private meeting where the mediator assesses the suitability of the case for mediation, checks for Legal Aid eligibility, and explains the process. This is mandatory before applying to the Family Court. |
II. Invitation | If the initial party wishes to proceed, the mediator formally invites the other party to attend their own separate MIAM session. |
III. Joint Sessions | If both parties agree to mediate, they attend joint sessions. The mediator facilitates communication, helps the parties define the issues, explore options, and generate realistic solutions. |
IV. Documentation | If agreement is reached, the mediator drafts the formal documents: a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) detailing the agreement, and an Open Financial Statement (OFS) detailing the financial data. These are taken to solicitors to be formalised into a binding Consent Order. |
Civil (Commercial) Mediation Stages
Civil mediation resolves disputes between two or more parties regarding money claims, contract disagreements, or neighbour disputes (often referred to the Small Claims Track). It is typically a single, intense day-long event.
Stage | Description |
|---|---|
I. Preparation | The mediator is appointed, and both parties (usually with their legal representatives) exchange short Position Statements outlining their case and what they want to achieve. A confidential Agreement to Mediate is signed. |
II. Opening Session | The mediator brings all parties together for a joint meeting. The mediator introduces the rules, confirms the process, and each party’s representative (or the party themselves) makes a brief, non-confrontational opening statement. |
III. Private Sessions (Shuttle) | The heart of the day. Parties retreat to separate rooms, and the mediator shuttles between them. The mediator “reality tests” each side’s position, explores interests rather than demands, and facilitates confidential negotiation and option generation. |
IV. Agreement | If a settlement is reached, the parties and their lawyers return to the joint room to draft and sign a legally binding Settlement Agreement (often called a Tomlin Order if the case is already in court). |
Workplace Mediation Stages
Workplace mediation resolves conflicts between colleagues, managers, or teams (e.g., communication breakdown, personality clashes, bullying allegations).
Stage | Description |
|---|---|
I. Separate Meetings | The mediator meets individually and confidentially with each person involved to understand their perspective, the history of the conflict, and what they hope to achieve (their ‘interests’). The mediator establishes trust and confirms ground rules. |
II. Joint Session | The mediator brings the parties together. This may involve formal opening statements, but the main focus is establishing a working agenda. The mediator manages the discussion to ensure constructive communication. |
III. Problem-Solving | The parties discuss the key issues in detail, facilitated by the mediator. They move away from blame towards generating a range of practical, forward-looking options for resolving the conflict and repairing the working relationship. |
IV. Action Plan | The parties commit to a written, achievable Action Plan or Agreement, detailing specific behaviours, steps, and communication methods they will adopt going forward. The mediator may arrange a follow-up check-in. |
Courts Serving the Lambeth Area
Family and Civil Court – The London Borough of Lambeth is typically served by a court facility that handles both Civil and Family matters for the local area.
Primary Court: Central Family Court
Address: First Avenue House, 42–49 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6NP
Public Phone: 020 7947 6000
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Handles Cases: Child arrangements, divorce, financial remedies, domestic abuse, and other family law matters
Alternative Court: Central London County Court
Address: Thomas More Building, Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL Public Phone: 020 7947 6899
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Handles Cases: Civil claims and some family-related applications
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 Lambeth Hub – Find us at
180 S Lambeth Rd, London SW8 1QP
Call our team to book your mediation on 0208 719 0001
Capitol Family Mediation Lambeth - Supporting London Boroughs
Capitol Mediation Lambeth provides professional family, civil, and workplace mediation services across Lambeth and the surrounding areas, including Brixton, Clapham, Streatham, Stockwell, Vauxhall, Kennington, Herne Hill, and West Norwood. Mediation offers a structured and impartial process where individuals, families, and organisations can address disputes in a calm and confidential setting.
The mediation process supports open communication, helps reduce conflict, and enables practical solutions to be explored collaboratively. Whether dealing with family matters, civil disputes, or workplace issues, mediation is often quicker, less adversarial, and more cost-effective than formal legal proceedings.
Capitol Mediation Lambeth guides clients from the initial assessment through to resolution, helping all parties move forward constructively and with clarity.