Watford County Court and Family Court

Watford, WD18 0BW

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Address & Directions

10 King Street Watford WD18 0BW

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Services Available

Adoption

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

Housing

Money claims

Breathing Space

Opening Hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

9am to 4pm

Counter open

10am to 2pm (by prior appointment only).

Accessibility & Facilities

Parking

There is designated disabled parking available in the private car park.

Accessibility Features

level access to the building entrance

lift to the floors where the courts are located

level access into the hearing rooms

designated disabled parking

Hearing Loop

Lift

Disabled toilet

Private interview rooms

Baby changing facilities

Breast feeding can be done in public areas, however, private room can be arranged via written/email to court prior to visit.

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities are available (by prior arrangement).

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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Enquiries

0300 303 0642

Family public law (children in care)

0300 123 5577

Family public law (children in care)

0330 808 4424

Fax

0870 739 4015

Email Addresses

County court

enquiries.watford.countycourt@justice.gov.uk

Family public law (children in care)

WatfordCountyFamily@justice.gov.uk

Breathing space enquiries

watford.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk

Family public law (children in care)

contactfpl@justice.gov.uk

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

This court participates in the scheme

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