Family court & support in Blackpool

REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29

Which court serves you

Family cases for Blackpool are handled by Blackpool Family and Civil Court, 2-8 Market Street, Blackpool FY1 1ET (county court location code 131; DX 724900 Blackpool 10). Important: the original Chapel Street court is permanently closed (RAAC) and a new courthouse is under construction; attended hearings are listed at Fleetwood Court, The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6AT. Family emails: blackpoolfamily@justice.gov.uk (queries), lancashirefamilyapplications@justice.gov.uk (C100 applications), blackpooldivorce@justice.gov.uk (divorce), lancashirefamilylisting@justice.gov.uk (listing). Enquiries: 0300 123 5577 (National Contact Centre, Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm); Divorce Contact Centre 0300 303 0642 (Mon–Fri 10am–6pm). Counter service is by appointment only. Details: https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/blackpool-family-and-civil-court

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice Blackpool — 6-10 Whitegate Drive, Devonshire Square, Blackpool FY3 9AQ. Advice line: 0808 278 7818; appointment line: 01253 308405; debt line: 01253 308401. Appointment-only in person; email advice@blackpoolcab.org.uk.
National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free).

Mediation & your MIAM

Before most applications you must consider a MIAM. FMC-accredited mediators cover Blackpool and the Fylde coast (some offer outreach/online MIAMs). Search the FMC register for mediators covering Blackpool: 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
Blackpool Council domestic abuse support and local specialist services: https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/Health-and-social-care/Domestic-abuse/Domestic-abuse.aspx (IDVAs support victims of high/medium-risk abuse via the Request for Support Hub).
If you're using online services, review your device safety first; use a safe device the abuser cannot access. Check the Women's Aid directory for local services: womensaid.org.uk

Children's services

Blackpool Council children's services — Blackpool Families Rock Request for Support Hub (MASH): 01253 477299 (duty.assessment@blackpool.gov.uk). Early Help advice line for professionals: 01253 478959. If a child is at risk of significant harm: 01253 477299 (out of hours, Emergency Duty Team). Find routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup).

Getting there

The court office is on Market Street in Blackpool town centre, about 10 minutes' walk from Blackpool North rail station. Attended hearings are currently listed at Fleetwood Court on The Esplanade, Fleetwood (near Fleetwood town centre; check your hearing notice carefully). Disabled access available at both locations.

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.