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Birkenhead County Court

Birkenhead, CH41 5EN
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Address & Directions

76 Hamilton Street Birkenhead CH41 5EN

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Services Available

Bankruptcy
Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
Domestic abuse
Financial Remedy
High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
Housing
Money claims
Benefits

Opening Hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

9am to 4pm

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday

9am to 5pm

Counter open

By prior appointment only for urgent Civil and Family Applications

Accessibility & Facilities

Parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off site parking is available at the rear of the building on Hinson Street.

Accessibility Features

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (Lanyards available on request)
Assistance dogs are welcome
Hearing Loop (portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement)
Security arch
Lift
Public toilets
Disabled toilet
Refreshments (vending machine and water cooler)
Interview room
Waiting Room (separate waiting areas)
Baby changing facility
Wireless network connection (Wi-Fi)
Assistance dogs welcome
Sunflower scheme available

For civil queries please contact civil.birkenhead.countycourt@justice.gov.uk and for family queries please contact family.birkenhead.countycourt@justice.gov.uk

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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Enquiries

0300 303 0642

Social security and child support

0300 123 1142

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

This court participates in the scheme

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Languages

English

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