Guildford County Court and Family Court
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Address
The Law Courts
Mary Road
Guildford
GU1 4PS
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
- Telephone enquiries answered
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8.30am to 5pm
- Counter open
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Appointments only
- Family court
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surreyfamily@justice.gov.uk
(Including C100 applications)
- Enquiries
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surreycivil@justice.gov.uk
(Civil)
- Breathing space enquiries
- guildford.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Telephone
- Counter appointments
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01483 405387
(for emergencies, from 9am to 5pm, only)
- Enquiries
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0300 303 0642
(Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm)
- Enquiries
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0300 123 5577
(National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm)
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 303 0642.
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Parking
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The closest public parking is in the Bedford Road car park.
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Disabled access
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Disabled access and disabled toilet.
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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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This Court has loop hearing facilities available in Courts 2 and 3.
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Refreshments
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Cold vending machine found on the ground floor.
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Interview room
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There are up to six private interview rooms on the ground floor, with a further six on the second floor.
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Children's waiting room
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There is a childrens room on the 1st floor. In addition there is a portable toy box available.
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Baby changing facility
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This court has baby changing facilities on the ground floor within the disabled toilet.
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Video facilities
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Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
Translators or Interpreters
Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)

Guildford County Court and Family Court
This location handles
- Adoption (opens in new tab)
- Bankruptcy (opens in new tab)
- Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner (opens in new tab)
- Divorce hearings (opens in new tab)
- Domestic abuse (opens in new tab)
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High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
- Housing (opens in new tab)
- Money claims (opens in new tab)
Find out more about
- Breathing Space (opens in new tab)
Make a complaint
Contact us to make a complaint (opens in new tab)
Court codes for legal professionals
County Court location code: 211
Family Court location code: 211
DX: 97860 Guildford 5
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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