Family court & support in Gloucester
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-27
Which court serves you
Family cases for Gloucester (and Cheltenham) are heard at Gloucester and Cheltenham County and Family Court, Kimbrose Way, Gloucester GL1 2DE — see our full Gloucester court guide. National enquiry line for family work: 0300 123 5577.
Citizens Advice
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free)
- Gloucester Citizens Advice local office — check citizensadvice.org.uk for current hours
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most applications you must consider a MIAM. Search the FMC register for mediators covering Gloucester: 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. See our children's services guide.
Getting there
Gloucester station is a short taxi/bus ride from Kimbrose Way; the court is near the Gloucester Quays side of the city. See the court guide for parking and access.
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.