Family court & support in Accrington
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-09-01
Which court serves you
Family cases for Accrington (Hyndburn, Lancashire) are generally heard at the Blackburn Family Court, 64 Victoria Street, Blackburn BB1 6DJ (Family Court location code 130) — see our full Blackburn court guide for contacts, hours and access. Reedley Family Hearing Centre (Burnley) also serves parts of East Lancashire — always check the venue on your notice of hearing. National enquiry line for family work: 0300 123 5577. Family court email (Blackburn): blackburnfamily@justice.gov.uk.
Citizens Advice
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free)
- Find your nearest Citizens Advice office (Hyndburn): https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/search-for-your-local-citizens-advice/
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most applications you must consider a MIAM. Search the FMC register for mediators covering Accrington/Lancashire: 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
- Lancashire-area services via the Women's Aid directory: womensaid.org.uk
- See our Manchester & the North West DA support page
Children's services
Children's services for Accrington are run by Lancashire County Council (Hyndburn district) — find contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup). See our children's services guide.
Getting there
Direct trains connect Accrington to Blackburn in around 10–15 minutes — check National Rail and Traveline for current times. 64 Victoria Street is close to Blackburn town centre; see the Blackburn court guide for parking and access.
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.