Family court & support in Bromley
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-28
Which court serves you
Most family cases for the London Borough of Bromley are heard at the Bromley County Court and Family Court (court code 152), Court House, College Road, Bromley BR1 3PX — confirmed on gov.uk's Find a Court or Tribunal (https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/bromley-county-court-and-family-court). Enquiries: Enquiries.bromley.countycourt@justice.gov.uk; family court Family.bromley.countycourt@justice.gov.uk; counter by appointment only; HMCTS National Contact Centre 0300 123 5577 (civil & family), Divorce Contact Centre 0300 303 0642 (Mon–Fri 10am–6pm), family public law 0330 808 4424. It handles adoption, childcare arrangements, divorce, domestic abuse (including DAPOs) and related hearings; some complex or central listings may be allocated to the Central Family Court instead. See our Bromley County Court and Family Court guide and Central Family Court guide.
Citizens Advice
- Citizens Advice Bromley, Community House, South Street, Bromley BR1 1RH — see bromleycab.org.uk
- Freephone Adviceline: 0808 278 7898 (phone line Mon–Sat 9am–5pm)
- National Adviceline: 0808 223 1133 — see our Citizens Advice South East London page
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most applications you must consider a MIAM. Search the FMC register for mediators covering Bromley and south-east London: https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/find-local-mediator/ See our London mediation page and 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
- Bromley and London-wide services — see our London DA support page
- On a shared phone? Use safe devices (library, Citizens Advice office, friend's phone).
Children's services
London Borough of Bromley children's services — find contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup). See our children's services London page. Cafcass covers Bromley in its London region — see our Cafcass London page.
Getting there
The Court House is on College Road (BR1 3PX) in Bromley town centre, a short walk from Bromley South station (Southeastern, frequent trains from London Victoria/Blackfriars) and closer still to Bromley North; local buses stop along College Road and the Glades area, with multi-storey parking in adjacent roads. The building has hearing enhancement facilities (book ahead), three interview rooms, assistance-dog access and Sunflower lanyards on request. Arrive well before your listed time — security takes longer than most people expect on a first visit.
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.