Cambridge County Court and Family Court

Cambridge, CB1 1BA

Call this court

Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Enquiries

0300 303 0642

Social security and child support

0300 123 1142

Fax

01264 347 892

Visit this court

197 East Road Cambridge CB1 1BA

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Email:Civil court enquiries.peterborough.countycourt@justice.gov.uk·Family court family.peterborough.countycourt@justice.gov.uk·Enforcement bailiffs.peterborough.countycourt@ justice.gov.uk·Crown court enquiries.cambridge.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk·Tribunal watfordet@justice.gov.uk

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I've received a letter from this court

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I have a hearing or my claim has been defended

Allocation, directions questionnaires, what happens at the hearing, costs and appeals.

I can't afford the court fee

Apply for help with fees (form EX160) if you're on benefits or low income.

I owe a CCJ but can't pay it all at once

Ask the court to let you pay by instalments using form N245 — keeps you out of enforcement.

I want to clear a paid CCJ

If you've paid a county court judgment, apply for a certificate of satisfaction (form N443).

I won my case but they won't pay

Enforce a judgment with a warrant of control, attachment of earnings, or charging order.

Opening hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

8:30am to 6pm

Counter open

10am to 2pm (for urgent applications, by prior appointment only).

Services available

Adoption

Bankruptcy

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

Claims against employers

High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases

Housing

Money claims

Benefits

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

Public parking is not available at this Court. There is a public car park nearby however the five Park & Ride centres are a more economical choice.

Accessibility features

ramp to the building entrance

lift between the ground floor and the first floor

level access in to court rooms and hearing rooms

Hearing enhancement facilities

Interview room facilities

Baby changing facilities

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)

Languages

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Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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