Central Family Court
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Address
First Avenue House
42-49 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NP
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For urgent without notice applications, e.g. non-molestation orders and prohibited steps orders please contact cfc.urgentapplications@justice.gov.uk
Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
- Pre and post court
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cfc.courtorders@Justice.gov.uk
(Court Orders Department)
- Pre and post court
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cfc.decreeabsolute@Justice.gov.uk
(Decree Absolutes Search Department)
- Financial Remedy
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FRCLondon@Justice.gov.uk
(Financial Remedy Court Department)
- Listing
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cfc.listoffice@Justice.gov.uk
(List Office Department)
- Adoption
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cfc.adoptions@Justice.gov.uk
(Adoption Department)
- Case progression
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cfc.privatelaw@Justice.gov.uk
(Children cases)
- Case progression
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cfc.publiclaw@Justice.gov.uk
(Public Law Department non-online portal applications)
- Applications
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contactfpl@Justice.gov.uk
(Public Law Online Portal Applications case numbers starting with C5)
- Applications
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cfc.privateapps@justice.gov.uk
(C100 applications)
- Case progression
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cfc.hearings@Justice.gov.uk
(Lodging Documents for existing cases)
Telephone
- Enquiries
- 03001235577
- Fax
- 0870 739 5973
- Counter appointments
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0207 421 8639
(Temporary contact number for urgent appointments only)
- Enquiries
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020 7421 8552
(Decree Absolute Search Enquiries)
- Enquiries
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020 7421 8611
(Adoption Enquiries )
- Applications
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0330 808 4424
(Public Law Online Portal Applications case numbers starting with C5)
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 03001235577.
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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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Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
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Lanyards available on request.
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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 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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Court codes for legal professionals
Family Court location code: 115
DX: 160010 Kingsway 7
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