South Tyneside County Court and Family Court

South Shields, NE33 1RG

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Enquiries (National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm)

0300 123 5577

Enquiries (Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm)

0300 303 0642

Visit this court

Millbank Secretan Way Tyne & Wear South Shields NE33 1RG

Get directions Official site

Email:Enquiries southshields.cty.cm@justice.gov.uk·Breathing space enquiries southshields.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk

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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 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

High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases

Housing

Money claims

Benefits

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

There are no public parking facilities available at the building. Public transport is available to the building via the bus and metro Interchange.

Accessibility features

Disabled access

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (Lanyards available on request)

Assistance dogs are welcome

Hearing Loop

Security arch

Public toilets

Disabled toilet

Interview room

Baby changing facility

Wireless network connection

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

English

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Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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