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Croydon County Court and Family Court

Croydon, CR9 5AB
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Address & Directions

The Law Courts Altyre Road Croydon CR9 5AB

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Services Available

Adoption
Bankruptcy
Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
Divorce hearings
Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPOs)
Domestic abuse
High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
Housing
Money claims
Breathing Space

Opening Hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

7:45am to 5:45pm.

Counter open

By appointment only.

Accessibility & Facilities

Parking

Available in Ruskin Square car park or NCP (Croydon Whitgift) charges will apply. No Disabled parking on site but options to park opposite the court with an appropriate badge displayed.

Accessibility Features

Wheelchair access provided but arrangement for hearings need to be organised in advance with the court office
Lanyards available on request.
Assistance dogs are welcome.
The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement.  Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.
Three interview rooms on upper floor and four in the family suite.
Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the ground floor
Prayer facilities available
Assistance dogs welcome
Sunflower scheme available

Video Link available if arranged in advance with the court office

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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Enquiries

0300 303 0642

Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Family public law (children in care)

0330 808 4424

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

This court participates in the scheme

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Languages

English

Interpreting Services

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