Family court & support in HAVERING (Romford)
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29
Which court serves you
Family cases for Havering residents are generally dealt with at Romford County Court and Family Court, 2a Oaklands Avenue, Romford RM1 4DP — confirmed on gov.uk's Find a Court or Tribunal register. Enquiries: 0300 123 5577; divorce: 0300 303 0642; email: civil.romford.countycourt@justice.gov.uk. Counter service is by prior appointment only — contact the court before travelling. See our Romford County Court and Family Court guide for the building, security and what to expect on the day.
Citizens Advice
- Citizens Advice Havering serves the borough — find contact routes, the Hornchurch Library outreach and other local sessions at https://citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/local-citizens-advice/0014K000009EMHbQAO (advice is via their Adviceline, email or booked outreach appointments, not drop-in)
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free); webchat at citizensadvice.org.uk
- Citizens Advice Havering can help with the benefits, debt and housing issues that often sit alongside a family case
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most family applications you must consider a MIAM (mediation information and assessment meeting). Search the FMC register for accredited mediators covering Havering and east London: https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/find-local-mediator/ — see our mediation guide for costs (the £500 voucher scheme, ~£120 MIAM, and legal aid eligibility).
Domestic abuse support
- Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24/7, free) · emergency 999
- On a shared phone or tablet? Use a safe device — public library, Citizens Advice office, or a trusted friend's phone — to look up local services
- See our guide to domestic abuse support in London for injunctions, refuges and specialist borough services, and our FL401 guide if you need a protective order
Children's services
Havering Council children's services (including referrals about a child's safety) — routes to your local authority via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup), or contact Havering Council directly at https://www.havering.gov.uk. See our London children's services guide.
Getting there
Romford County Court and Family Court is on Oaklands Avenue (RM1 4DP), a short walk north-east of Romford town centre. Romford station — Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia and London Overground — is roughly a 10–15 minute walk; the area is well served by London buses and sits on the A12/A127 corridor if you drive. Nearby parking is limited and mostly town-centre pay-and-display. Allow extra time for airport-style security on arrival.
This page is general information, not legal advice. YourFamilyCase.co.uk is an independent information directory and is not affiliated with HMCTS, gov.uk or Citizens Advice.
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.