Sheffield Designated Family Court

Sheffield, S3 8PH

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Enquiries

0114 281 2522

Counter appointments

0114 251 2522

Family public law (children in care)

0330 808 4424

Starting a new money claim? Claims made online or by post are processed centrally by the Civil National Business Centre — not at this court. Your case is only transferred to a local court if a hearing is needed.

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48 West Bar Sheffield S3 8PH

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Email:Enquiries family.sheffield.countycourt@Justice.gov.uk·Adoption adoptions.sheffield.countycourt@justice.gov.uk·Family public law (children in care) contactfpl@justice.gov.uk

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What brings you here?

Got a letter from this centre? Most of its letters are routine admin: a claim being processed, a form to return, a date to note. A letter is not a judgment against you, and nearly every one comes with time to respond.

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 need to get rid of a CCJ I wasn't told about

Never knew about the original claim? You may be able to cancel the judgment entirely and wipe it from your credit file.

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

Monday to Friday

between 10am and 2pm by prior appointment only, please contact enquiries to arrange.

Court open

Monday to Friday

9am to 5pm

Services available

Adoption

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

Female Genital Mutilation

Forced marriage

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off-site parking is available within 500 meters in the Galleries or Nelson Street.

Accessibility features

ramp to the building entrance

lift between the ground floor and the first floor

level access in to court rooms and hearing rooms

portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement

interview room facilities

wireless Internet access

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

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