Family court & support in Grantham
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-09-01
Which court serves you
Grantham County Court is listed by HMCTS as no longer in service, with business transferred to neighbouring courts. Family cases for Grantham (South Kesteven, Lincolnshire) are generally heard at the Nottingham County Court and Family Court, County Court at Nottingham, 60 Canal Street, Nottingham NG1 7EJ (Family Court location code 286) — see our full Nottingham court guide for contacts, hours and access. Lincoln County Court and Family Court (360 High Street, Lincoln LN5 7PS, location code 249) also serves the area — see our Lincoln court guide. Always check the venue on your notice of hearing. National enquiry line for family work: 0300 123 5577. Family court email (Nottingham): family.nottingham.countycourt@justice.gov.uk.
Citizens Advice
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free)
- Find your nearest Citizens Advice office (South Kesteven): https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/search-for-your-local-citizens-advice/
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most applications you must consider a MIAM. Search the FMC register for mediators covering Grantham/Lincolnshire: 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
- Lincolnshire-area services via the Women's Aid directory: womensaid.org.uk
- See our East of England DA support page
Children's services
Children's services for Grantham are run by Lincolnshire County Council (South Kesteven district) — find contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup). See our children's services guide.
Getting there
Direct trains connect Grantham to Nottingham (change at Newark) and to Lincoln — check National Rail and Traveline for current times. 60 Canal Street is close to Nottingham station; see the individual court guides 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.