Family court & support in Farnborough
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29
Which court serves you
Farnborough sits just over the Hampshire/Surrey border, and family cases for the town are commonly heard at Guildford County Court and Family Court, The Law Courts, Mary Road, Guildford, GU1 4PS — confirmed on gov.uk's Find a Court or Tribunal register. It is a combined county and family court handling child arrangements (C100), domestic abuse protective applications (FL401), divorce, and adoption. Enquiries: 0300 123 5577 (Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm); divorce enquiries: 0300 303 0642; family court email (incl. C100): surreyfamily@justice.gov.uk. Some listings may be allocated to a nearer Hampshire venue — always check your notice of hearing. See our Guildford County Court and Family Court guide.
Citizens Advice
- Citizens Advice Farnborough (Rushmoor) serves the town — Civic Offices, Farnborough Road, GU14 7JU; website: https://citizensadvicerushmoor.org.uk/
- Local line: 01252 513 051; Hampshire Adviceline: 0808 278 7912 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm)
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free); webchat at citizensadvice.org.uk — see our Citizens Advice national page
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most family applications you must consider a MIAM. Search the FMC register for mediators covering Farnborough, Rushmoor and north-east Hampshire: 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 (free, 24/7) · emergency 999
- Hampshire-wide services are published by Rushmoor Borough Council and Hampshire County Council; ask Citizens Advice Farnborough for a referral to specialist local support
- On a shared phone? Use safe devices (library, CA office, friend's phone)
Children's services
Hampshire County Council children's services handle Farnborough (Rushmoor area) — find contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup). See our children's services guide.
Getting there
Guildford's Law Courts are a short walk from Guildford station (direct South Western Railway services from Farnborough Main, ~20–25 minutes). Parking nearby is limited; the train is the realistic choice. Allow extra time for airport-style security screening, especially on busy morning 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.