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Chester Civil and Family Justice Centre

Chester, CH1 1SN
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Address & Directions

Trident House Little St John Street Chester CH1 1SN

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Services Available

Adoption
Bankruptcy
Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
Domestic abuse
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

Bailiff office open

9:30am to 10:30am

Counter open

By prior appointment only (High court 10am to 4pm)

Accessibility & Facilities

Parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off site parking is available within 100m of the venue on Pepper Street.

Accessibility Features

Level access to the building entrance and court room
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (Lanyards available on request)
Assistance dogs are welcome
Portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement
Security arch
Lifts to all floors
Public toilets on all floors
Accessible toilets on ground, first and third floors
Refreshments via vending machine and water cooler
Private interview rooms on ground, first and second floors
Children's waiting room (childrens area on the second floor)
Baby changing facilities on ground, first and third floors
Wi-Fi in all areas
Witness service (Support Through Court available on site)
Assistance dogs welcome
Sunflower scheme available

Video conference facilities excluding prison to court video links [for courts only]. For queries please contact 01244 404 274 or 257.

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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Enquiries

0300 303 0642

Family public law (children in care)

0330 808 4424

Social security and child support

0300 123 1142

Email Addresses

Social security and child support

sscsa-liverpool@justice.gov.uk

Breathing space enquiries

chester.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk

Family public law (children in care)

contactfpl@justice.gov.uk

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

This court participates in the scheme

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Interpreting Services

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Complaints

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