Family court & support in Abingdon
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29
Which court serves you
Family cases for Abingdon are generally heard at the Oxford Combined Court Centre, St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1TL (Family Court location code 291) — see our full Oxford court guide for contacts, hours and access. Some listings may sit at Abingdon Magistrates' Court, The Guildhall, Abbey Close, Abingdon OX14 3JD — always check the venue on your notice of hearing. National enquiry line for family work: 0300 123 5577. Family court email: family.oxford.countycourt@justice.gov.uk.
Citizens Advice
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free)
- Citizens Advice West Oxfordshire & Vale (Vale of White Horse district) — check citizensadvicevale.org.uk or caox.org.uk/in-person for current Abingdon-area appointment and drop-in hours.
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most applications you must consider a MIAM. Search the FMC register for mediators covering Abingdon/Oxfordshire: https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/find-local-mediator/ — see our mediation guide for costs (£500 voucher, ~£120 MIAM, legal aid).
Domestic abuse support
- Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24/7) · emergency 999
- Oxfordshire-area services via the Women's Aid directory: womensaid.org.uk
- See our South West DA support page
Children's services
Children's services for Abingdon are run by Oxfordshire County Council (the Vale of White Horse area) — find contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup). See our children's services guide.
Getting there
Direct buses (e.g. X2/X32, 35) connect Abingdon to Oxford city centre; St Aldates is a short walk from the central stops. Oxford station is ~15 minutes' walk from the court. No parking at the court — use Westgate or Oxpens car parks, or Oxford Park & Ride.
This page is general information, not legal advice. YourFamilyCase.co.uk is an independent information directory and is not affiliated with HMCTS or gov.uk.
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.