Family court & support in Doncaster

REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-28

Which court serves you

Family cases for Doncaster are heard at Doncaster Justice Centre North (the "Doncaster Family Court" venue), College Road, Doncaster DN1 3HS — family queries: 01302 366 664; doncaster.familycourt@justice.gov.uk; national line 0300 123 5577. Full self-representation guide, contacts and access details: Doncaster County and Family Court page

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice Doncaster Borough (main office) — Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU. Phone: 01302 243057 · https://www.cadoncasterborough.org (Mon–Fri 9.30am–4pm; contact first to check appointment options).
National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free).

Mediation & your MIAM

Before most family court applications you must consider a MIAM. FMC-accredited mediators serve Doncaster (some offer outreach or online MIAMs). Search the FMC register for mediators covering Doncaster: 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
Phoenix WoMen's Aid — Doncaster-based charity supporting women, men and children; refuge (incl. male & family refuge), counselling, advocacy. Call or text (office and out of hours): 07932 069 153 · https://www.phoenixwomensaid.org.uk
City of Doncaster Council DA support and local services directory: https://www.yourlifedoncaster.co.uk/domestic-abuse-support-groups
Check the Women's Aid directory for local services and safe-device options: womensaid.org.uk/information-support/womens-aid-directory
If abuse involves your devices, use a safe device (library, friend's phone, helpline) when researching or emailing about domestic abuse.

Children's services

City of Doncaster Council children's services — if you are worried about a child: 01302 737777. Report a concern: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/report-a-concern-about-a-child (or via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse postcode lookup).

Getting there

Doncaster Justice Centre North is on College Road in the town centre, a 5–10 minute walk from Doncaster rail station (major LNER/CrossCountry/TransPennine/Northern interchange). No customer parking at the court — use town-centre and station car parks. Step-free access, hearing loop (book in advance on 0300 303 0642); contact the court if you need help attending.

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.