Stockport County Court and Family Court
Visit us:
The Courthouse
Edward Street
Stockport
SK1 3DQ
Write to us:
The Courthouse
Edward Street
Stockport
SK1 3NF
Additional information
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Counter open
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Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm strictly by appointment only. Please call 0300 123 5577. Calls to make payments are taken between 10am - 2pm
- Telephone enquiries answered
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
- Family court
- stockportfamily@justice.gov.uk
- Enforcement
- bailiffs.stockport.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
- Breathing space enquiries
- stockport.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
- Social security and child support
- sscsa-liverpool@justice.gov.uk
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)
- Social security and child support
- 0300 123 1142
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 123 5577.
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No parking
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There are no parking facilities at this building, however there are various public pay and display car parks in the vicinity of the court.
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Disabled access
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This court has disabled access, toilets and low counters.
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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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Hearing enhancement facilities are available.
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Security arch
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For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
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Lift
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Lifts are available in this building to access the first floor.
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Public toilets
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Public toilets are available on the ground floor.
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Disabled toilet
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Accessible toilet is available on the ground floor.
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Refreshments
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There is a water dispenser providing fresh drinking water, which is available on the ground floor.
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Interview room
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Interview and conference rooms are available.
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Waiting Room
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This building has a public waiting area outside each court hearing room.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities are available.
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Wireless network connection
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Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building. Text “GO” to 07537 417417 to get connected.
Translators or Interpreters
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Stockport 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 Protection Order (DAPOs) (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)
- Benefits (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: 336
DX: 702620 Stockport 4
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
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