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Mediation for families in West London
West London’s family cases go to the West London Family Court in Feltham – a court that serves Ealing, Hounslow, Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon and the inner-west boroughs, and one of the busiest in the country. Getting a hearing date can take months. Most of the couples we see from this side of London would rather not wait for one.
We work with Punjabi, Gujarati, Somali, Polish and Arabic-speaking families around Southall, Wembley, Hounslow and Harrow as well as with couples in Chiswick, Ealing and Fulham with more complex finances. Sessions are online, or in person by appointment in a private, neutral room. Interpreters can be arranged in most languages.
The family court for West London
- Court
- West London Family Court
- Address
- Gloucester House, 4 Dukes Green Avenue, Feltham TW14 0LR
- Opening times and directions
- Official court page on GOV.UK →
Which court hears your case depends on where the children live, and the court confirms it when you apply. Before a C100 for children or a Form A for finances it expects a MIAM first, and our certificate is accepted at every family court in England and Wales. If proceedings have already started, mediation can run alongside them.
What it costs
The same published fees wherever you live. No registration fee and no hourly clock.
| What | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MIAM, online | £125 per person | An hour on your own with the mediator. Your ex has theirs separately. |
| MIAM, in person | £150 per person | By arrangement, in West London or nearby. |
| Urgent MIAM | £160 per person | Same or next working day, where a court date will not wait. |
| MIAM certificate | £35 | Only where you need one for court. Sent within 48 hours. |
| Joint session | £180 per person | 120 minutes. Usually two to four sessions. |
| Family Mediation Voucher | up to £500 per family | Towards joint sessions where children are involved. Taken off your invoice. |
How it works
- A free 15-minute chatTell us what is going on. We tell you honestly whether mediation could work.
- Your MIAMAn hour with the mediator. If both of you want to go ahead, we book the first joint session.
- Joint sessionsOnline or in West London by arrangement. Same room or separate rooms – your choice.
- A written recordA Parenting Plan or financial Memorandum of Understanding. It is not itself a court order; a legal adviser can turn it into one where needed.
More on children, money and property and the MIAM. Mediation is offered in English, Bengali and Hindi, and Portuguese is available in house for an additional £60 per hour. Other languages, including Arabic, Punjabi, Urdu and Somali, can be arranged with an interpreter at an additional cost. Mediation in your language →
“From the very first contact they were professional, approachable and understanding. They explained the whole process clearly, remained neutral and fair, and helped us communicate calmly.”
Questions people in West London ask
Which court hears West London family cases?
The West London Family Court at Gloucester House, Feltham, for Ealing, Hounslow, Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hammersmith and Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea. A MIAM is expected before most applications there.
Can you mediate in Punjabi or Gujarati?
With an interpreter, yes. In house we offer English, Bengali, Hindi and Portuguese; Punjabi, Gujarati, Urdu, Arabic, Somali and Polish can be arranged at an additional cost, and many Hindi-speaking families are comfortable mediating in Hindi.
Is the Government voucher available?
Yes. Where your case involves arrangements for children, the Family Mediation Voucher gives up to £500 per family towards joint sessions. It is applied to your invoice, so you pay the difference.
Nearby
We also work with families in Ealing, Hounslow, Brent, Harrow, London, and online anywhere in England and Wales. All areas →
Talk to a mediator about West London
A free 15-minute chat is the quickest way to find out whether mediation could work for you.