Gateshead County Court and Family Court

Gateshead, NE8 1DT

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Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Enquiries

0300 303 0642

Social security and child support

0300 123 1142

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Gateshead Law Courts Warwick Street Gateshead NE8 1DT

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Email:Civil court Gatesheadcivil@Justice.gov.uk·Breathing space enquiries gateshead.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk·Enquiries gatesheadcounty.possession@justice.gov.uk·Social security and child support sscsa-leeds@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

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

Housing

Money claims

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

There are no public parking facilities at this site. Disabled parking is available upon request however. Please see below for alternatives: Public Transport - Gateshead bus Interchange is a large enclosed bus station within Gateshead town centre with bus links to various areas outside of Gateshead. The local metro station, Gateshead Metro, is also located here. Both which are a 7 minute walk to the court. Local parking which includes disabled parking - Regent Court Car ParkCharles StOpen 24 hours · 0191 433 3636 Civic Centre Car ParkArthur StOpen 24 hours · 0191 433 3636 Sunderland Road (Tynegate) Car ParkSunderland Rd0191 433 3636

Accessibility features

Disabled access facilities

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (Lanyards available on request)

Assistance dogs are welcome

Accessible toilets

Private interview rooms are available at this court

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)

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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