Medway County Court and Family Court
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Address & Directions
HMCTS Main Entrance Gun Wharf Chatham ME4 4AR
Services Available
Opening Hours
Court open
Monday to Friday
9am to 4pm
Counter open
For urgent matters only by prior appointment
Accessibility & Facilities
Accessibility Features
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Court fees from £35 · Service fee from £79
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Respond to a claim →Won but Can't Collect?
If you've won your case but the other side won't pay, we can help you enforce the judgment.
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Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Email Addresses
Family court
Family.medway.countycourt@justice.gov.ukBreathing space enquiries
kent.breathingspace@justice.gov.ukFinancial Remedy
FRCKSS@justice.gov.ukAdditional Services
Interpreting Services
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Complaints
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