Family court & support in Cheltenham
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-27
Which court serves you
There is no standalone Cheltenham family court — family cases for Cheltenham are heard at Gloucester and Cheltenham County and Family Court, Kimbrose Way, Gloucester GL1 2DE (about 8 miles away). See our full Gloucester court guide and our Cheltenham guidance page which explains the consolidation. National enquiry line: 0300 123 5577.
Citizens Advice
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free)
- Cheltenham Citizens Advice local office — check citizensadvice.org.uk for current hours
Mediation & your MIAM
Search the FMC register for mediators covering Cheltenham: 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
- Gloucestershire-area services via the Women's Aid directory: womensaid.org.uk
- See our South West DA support page
Children's services
Gloucestershire County Council children's services — contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse.
Getting to your hearing
Regular trains run Cheltenham Spa → Gloucester (~10 min); buses also connect the towns. Allow time to reach Kimbrose Way and clear security before your listed time.
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.