Wigan County Court and Family Court
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Address & Directions
Darlington Street Wigan WN1 1DW
Services Available
Opening Hours
Court open
Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
Counter open
Monday to Friday
10am to 2pm strictly by appointment only. Please call 0300 123 5577. Calls to make payments are taken between 10am - 2pm.
Telephone enquiries answered
Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
Accessibility & Facilities
Parking
There are no parking facilities at this building. However, there are two parking spaces available for blue badge holders directly outside the building; please contact the court in advance for allocation. There are various public pay and display car parks in the vicinity of the court.
Accessibility Features
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Contact Information
Phone Numbers
Email Addresses
Enquiries (Civil, Listing, Filing and Records)
wigancivil@justice.gov.ukEnquiries (Family, Private Law and Divorce)
wiganfamily@justice.gov.ukEnquiries (Bailiff Enquiries)
bailiffs@wigan.countycourt.gsi.gov.ukSocial security and child support
sscsa-liverpool@justice.gov.ukBreathing space enquiries
wigan.breathingspace@justice.gov.ukAdditional Services
Languages
English
Interpreting Services
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Complaints
Contact us to make a complaint
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