Horsham County Court and Family Court
Visit us:
The Law Courts
Hurst Road
Horsham
RH12 2ET
Write to us:
Brighton County Court
William Street
Brighton
BN2 0RF
Additional information
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
- Counter open
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Appointments only
- Breathing space enquiries
- brighton.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
- Enquiries
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hearings.brighton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(Civil)
- Enquiries
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sussexfamily@justice.gov.uk
(Family)
Telephone
- Enquiries
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0300 123 5577
(National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm)
- Enquiries
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0300 303 0642
(Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm)
- Family public law (children in care)
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0330 808 4424
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
- Fax
- 0870 761 7760
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 123 5577.
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Parking
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There is no parking at the court. The closest public parking is in the car park at the Pavilions Leisure Centre in Hurst Road.
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Disabled access
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This building has level access to the building entrance, and court room.
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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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The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.
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Interview room
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4 interview rooms are available on the ground floor
Translators or Interpreters
Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)
Horsham County Court and Family Court
This location handles
- Adoption (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)
- Housing (opens in new tab)
- Money claims (opens in new tab)
Find out more about
- Breathing Space (opens in new tab)
Make a complaint
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Court codes for legal professionals
County Court location code: 150
Family Court location code: 554
DX: 98070 Brighton 3
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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