Reading County Court and Family Court
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Enquiries
0118 987 0500Enquiries
0300 123 5577Enquiries
0300 303 0642Family public law (children in care)
0330 808 4424Visit this court
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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
Court open
Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
Counter open
By prior appointment only for urgent Civil and Family Applications
Services available
Accessibility & facilities
Parking
No parking facilities are available. The court is in the town centre near the train and bus stations.
Accessibility features
Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities are available (by prior arrangement). Virtual visits may be accommodated by prior arrangement. Client consultation is only available for hearings due to take place at Reading, during the course of the hearing.
Languages
English
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Complaints
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