East London Family Court

London, E14 4HD

Call this court

Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Enquiries (Appointments)

0203 197 2806

Family public law (children in care)

0330 808 4424

Fax

0870 739 5982

Visit this court

East London Family Court 6th and 7th Floor, 11 Westferry Circus (Entrance in Columbus Courtyard) London E14 4HD

Get directions Official site

Email:Family court eastlondonfamilyenquiries@justice.gov.uk·Enquiries (Female Mutilation matters) fgm.eastlondonfc@justice.gov.uk·Family public law (children in care) contactfpl@justice.gov.uk·Appeals eastlondonfamilyappeals@justice.gov.uk·Transcripts eastlondonfamilytranscripts@justice.gov.uk·Applications (Urgent Without Notice) elfcurgentapps@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

8.30 am to 5 pm

Counter open

Monday to Friday

8.30 am to 4 pm

Services available

Adoption

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

Female Genital Mutilation

Forced marriage

Accessibility & facilities

Accessibility features

Level access to the building entrance, and court room

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (Lanyards available on request)

Assistance dogs are welcome

Hearing Loop

Interview rooms are available on the first and second floors

Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the ground floor

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Languages

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

Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

Learn more