Thank you for contacting us.
Over the summer holiday we are not available as usual, so we hope the information here will be helpful.
We will get back to you at the beginning of September.
For our Self-help Guide to the family court please see here.
If your case is urgent, please contact your nearest Law Centre or Citizens Advice Bureau and see if they can help. There is general information about the family court process here.
If you are involved with Social Services in a public law case please contact theFamily Rights Group – they have a phone help-line and information online.
If you are in London, the Personal Support Unit at the Central Family Court can help you with understanding the court process and filling in forms, but NOT legal advice. You can call 0207421 8534/3 to make an appointment to see an advisor. There is also an advice service at the Royal Courts of Justice. You can apply to the Bar Pro Bono Unit for a barrister to represent you (they need at least 3 weeks notice of a hearing).
Our next self-help meeting for mothers/primary carers will be in September – please send an email and we’ll get back to you. If you haven’t been before, in preparation for the meeting, please answer the questions on our website and send them back to us so we will have a better idea of what help you need.
Our next picket of the Central Family Court is on Wednesday 5 September from 12.30 – 1.30pm. Everyone is welcome.