Central Family Court
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Address
First Avenue House
42-49 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NP
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
- Court open
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9am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
- Pre and post court
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cfc.courtorders@Justice.gov.uk
(Court orders)
- Pre and post court
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cfc.decreeabsolute@Justice.gov.uk
(Decree absolutes)
- Financial Remedy
- cfc.fru@Justice.gov.uk
- Listing
- cfc.listoffice@Justice.gov.uk
- Adoption
- cfc.adoptions@Justice.gov.uk
- Case progression
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cfc.privatelaw@Justice.gov.uk
(Children cases)
- Case progression
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cfc.publiclaw@Justice.gov.uk
(Care cases)
- Applications
- cfc.urgentapplications@justice.gov.uk
- Applications
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cfc.privateapps@justice.gov.uk
(C100 applications)
Telephone
- Enquiries
- 020 7421 8594
- Fax
- 0870 739 5973
- Counter appointments
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0207 421 8639
(Temporary contact number for urgent appointments only)
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 020 7421 8594.
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Disabled access
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Disabled access and toilet facilities are available. Parking can be arranged by contacting the court 48 hours in advance where spaces are available.
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Assistance dogs
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Assistance dogs are welcome
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Hearing Loop
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Loop hearing facilities are available in the court rooms. Notice is required.
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Interview room
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This court has private interview room facilities.
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Children's waiting room
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The court has a Children's Room on the the 4th Floor.
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Baby changing facility
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There are baby changing facilities situated within the disabled toilets.
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Witness service
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The PSU is available on site to provide assistance.
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