Durham County Court and Family Court

Durham, DH1 3RG

Call this court

Enforcement

0191 375 1808

Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Enquiries

0300 303 0642

Family public law (children in care)

0330 808 4424

Mediation

0191 224 4482

Social security and child support

0300 123 1142

Visit this court

(Postcode is for deliveries only - do not use for directions - please use google maps or sat nav) Durham Justice Centre Green Lane Old Elvet Durham DH1 3RG

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Email:Civil court hearingsdurhamcty@justice.gov.uk·Family court familydurhamcty@Justice.gov.uk·Breathing space enquiries durham.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk·Social security and child support sscsa-leeds@justice.gov.uk·Family public law (children in care) contactfpl@justice.gov.uk

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What brings you here?

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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

Counter service by appointment only

10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation)

Services available

Adoption

Bankruptcy

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

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

Housing

Money claims

Benefits

Breathing Space

Accessibility & facilities

Accessibility features

Disabled access

Disabled toilet

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (Lanyards available on request)

Assistance dogs are welcome

Hearing Loop (portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement)

Interview room (five interview rooms available)

Baby changing facility

Video conference and Prison video link facilities

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Video conference and Prison video link facilities.

Languages

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

Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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