Family court & support in Camden

REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-28

Which court serves you

Family cases for the London Borough of Camden are principally heard at Central Family Court, First Avenue House, 42–49 High Holborn, London WC1V 6NP — confirmed on gov.uk's Find a Court or Tribunal (https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/central-family-court). Applications line: 0330 808 4424; adoption enquiries: 020 7421 8611. General HMCTS enquiries (Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm): 0300 123 5577; divorce enquiries: 0300 303 0642 (Mon–Fri 10am–6pm). It is one of the busiest family courts in the country and sits within walking distance of Chancery Lane and Holborn tube stations — see our full Central Family Court guide.

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice Camden serves the borough — see our dedicated Citizens Advice Camden guide
National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free); webchat at citizensadvice.org.uk
Local Camden contact routes: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/london/camden

Mediation & your MIAM

Before most applications you must consider a MIAM. Search the FMC register for mediators covering Camden and central London: 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
Camden Council publishes local domestic-abuse and violence-against-women services; ask Citizens Advice Camden for a referral to specialist borough services
On a shared phone? Use safe devices (library, CA office, friend's phone)

Children's services

Camden Council children's services — find contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup). See our children's services guide.

Getting there

Central Family Court is on High Holborn (WC1V 6NP), between Chancery Lane and Holborn tube stations (Central and Piccadilly lines); buses along High Holborn stop outside, and City Thameslink and Farringdon stations are short walks away. Allow extra time for security screening — the building is busy, especially on listing days.

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.