Watford County Court and Family Court
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Address
10 King Street
Watford
WD18 0BW
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Opening times
- Court open
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Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
- Counter open
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10am to 2pm (by prior appointment only).
- County court
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enquiries.watford.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
(for Civil (County Court) matters)
- Family public law (children in care)
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WatfordCountyFamily@justice.gov.uk
(Paper process including C100 applications)
- Breathing space enquiries
- watford.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
- Family public law (children in care)
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contactfpl@justice.gov.uk
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
Telephone
- 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)
- Family public law (children in care)
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0300 123 5577
(Paper process)
- Family public law (children in care)
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0330 808 4424
(Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)
- Fax
- 0870 739 4015
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0300 303 0642.
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Disabled access
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This building has level access to the building entrance, a lift to the floors where the courts are located and level access into the hearing rooms. There is designated disabled parking available in the private car park.
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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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There is a loop hearing system at this Court.
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Lift
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Lift available to all floors.
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Disabled toilet
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Disabled toilet facilities available.
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Interview room
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Private interview rooms are available at this Court.
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Baby changing facility
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Baby changing facilities available. Breast feeding can be done in public areas, however, private room can be arranged via written/email to court prior to visit.
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Video facilities
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Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities are available (by prior arrangement).
Translators or Interpreters
Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)
Watford 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
Contact us to make a complaint (opens in new tab)
Court codes for legal professionals
County Court location code: 362
Family Court location code: 362
DX: 122740 Watford 5
Professional users’ court and tribunal access scheme
This location participates in this scheme
Register for the scheme (opens in new tab)