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East London Family Court

London, E14 4HD
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Address & Directions

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

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Services Available

Adoption
Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
Divorce hearings
Domestic abuse
Female Genital Mutilation
Forced marriage

Opening Hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

8.30 am to 5 pm

Counter open

Monday to Friday

8.30 am to 4 pm

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

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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Enquiries (Appointments)

0203 197 2806

Family public law (children in care)

0330 808 4424

Email Addresses

Enquiries (Female Mutilation matters)

fgm.eastlondonfc@justice.gov.uk

Family public law (children in care)

contactfpl@justice.gov.uk

Applications (Urgent Without Notice)

elfcurgentapps@justice.gov.uk

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

This court participates in the scheme

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