Central Family Court

London, WC1V 6NP

Call this court

Enquiries

03001235577

Fax

Counter appointments

Enquiries

Applications

Visit this court

First Avenue House 42-49 High Holborn London WC1V 6NP

Get directions Official site

Email:Pre and post court (Court Orders Department) cfc.courtorders@Justice.gov.uk·Pre and post court (Decree Absolutes Search Department) cfc.decreeabsolute@Justice.gov.uk·Financial Remedy (Financial Remedy Court Department) FRCLondon@Justice.gov.uk·Listing (List Office Department) cfc.listoffice@Justice.gov.uk·Adoption (Adoption Department) cfc.adoptions@Justice.gov.uk·Case progression (Children cases) cfc.privatelaw@Justice.gov.uk·Case progression (Public Law Department non-online portal applications) cfc.publiclaw@Justice.gov.uk·Applications (Public Law Online Portal Applications case numbers starting with C5) contactfpl@Justice.gov.uk·Applications (C100 applications) cfc.privateapps@justice.gov.uk·Case progression (Lodging Documents for existing cases) cfc.hearings@Justice.gov.uk·Admin (Press Enquiries Only ) cfc.transparency@justice.gov.uk·Urgent without notice applications cfc.urgentapplications@justice.gov.uk

Scam warning

Scammers are mimicking genuine HMCTS phone numbers and email addresses. They may demand payment and claim to be from HMRC or enforcement. If you're unsure, do not pay anything and report the scam to Action Fraud.

What brings you here?

Pick the one that matches your situation

I've received a letter from this court

A claim form, hearing notice, judgment, or other correspondence — see how to respond.

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 4:30pm.

Services available

Adoption

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

Female Genital Mutilation

Financial Remedy

Forced marriage

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

Parking can be arranged by contacting the court 48 hours in advance where spaces are available.

Accessibility features

Disabled access

Toilet facilities

Hearing Loop

Private interview room facilities

Children's waiting room

Baby changing facility

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Languages

English

Get an interpreter at a court or tribunal. (opens in new tab)

Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

Learn more