Finding a family law professional in Durham
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-31
The professional body registers (start here)
- Solicitors: https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk (family law + Durham)
- Barristers: https://www.barcouncil.org.uk / Advocate: https://weareadvocate.org.uk
- Mediators: https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/find-local-mediator/
- Legal aid: https://find-legal-aid.justice.gov.uk (family + Durham)
- Resolution: https://resolution.org.uk/find-a-professional/
Which court serves Durham
Durham County Court and Family Court, Durham Justice Centre, Green Lane, Old Elvet, DH1 3RG — see our full Durham court guide.
What type of professional do you need?
| Your situation | Professional | |---|---| | Advice on your position | Solicitor (unbundled) | | Full representation | Solicitor (legal aid if eligible) | | Barrister for a hearing | Via solicitor / Advocate (pro bono) | | Resolving without court | FMC mediator | | Practical support in court | Support Through Court |
Citizens Advice Durham
- National Adviceline: 0808 278 7821 · local: CA County Durham, North Road DH1 4SF
Legal aid
- Abuse gateway: legal aid abuse gateway guide
- Check: https://www.gov.uk/check-legal-aid
- Find legal-aid family solicitor: https://find-legal-aid.justice.gov.uk
General information, not legal advice. YourFamilyCase.co.uk is an independent directory and takes no referral fees.
Content verified against the official HMCTS court directory, gov.uk forms and fees pages, and the professional body registers (SRA, FMC, Bar Council). Last reviewed September 2026.