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St Helens County Court and Family Court

St. Helens, WA10 1SZ
England and Wales
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Address & Directions

Corporation Street St. Helens WA10 1SZ

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Services Available

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
Divorce hearings
Domestic abuse
Financial Remedy
High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
Housing
Money claims
Benefits

Opening Hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

8:30am to 4pm

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday

9am to 5pm

Counter service by appointment only

For urgent Civil and Family Applications

Bailiff office open

8:30am to 10:30am

Accessibility & Facilities

Parking

There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off site parking is available adjacent to the venue on Birchley Street.

Accessibility Features

Level access to the building entrance
Lift to the first floor
Level access into courtrooms
Lanyards available on request (Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network)
Assistance dogs are welcome
Portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement
Security arch
Lifts to access the first floor
Wheelchair lift between ground and first floor
Public toilets on the first floor
Accessible toilets on the first floor
Refreshments via vending machine and water cooler
Interview/consultation rooms on the first floor
Baby changing facilities on the ground floor
Separate room for breastfeeding
Wi-Fi in all areas
Assistance dogs welcome
Sunflower scheme available

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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Enquiries

0300 303 0642

Social security and child support

0300 123 1142

Enquiries

01744 627241

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

This court participates in the scheme

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Languages

English

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