Family court & support in Huntingdon

REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29

Which court serves you

Family cases for Huntingdon and the wider Huntingdonshire district are heard at Cambridge County Court and Family Court, 197 East Road, Cambridge CB1 1BA (HMCTS National Contact Centre for civil & family: 0300 123 5577; court open Mon–Fri 8:30am–6pm, counter 10am–2pm for urgent applications by prior appointment). Huntingdon Law Courts (Walden Road, Huntingdon PE29 3DW, 01223 376000) is the local magistrates' building — it handles crime and domestic-abuse injunctions, but family proceedings go to Cambridge (Peterborough Combined Court also covers parts of the region). Full self-representation guide, contacts and access details: our Cambridge County and Family Court page

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice Rural Cambs (Huntingdonshire) — free advice for Huntingdonshire residents. Adviceline: 0808 278 7807 (Mon–Fri 9:30am–3:30pm, until 7pm Tue–Wed) · website: citizensadviceruralcambs.org.uk. Weekly drop-in in Huntingdon (check the Citizens Advice local page for the venue before travelling).
National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free).

Mediation & your MIAM

Before most family court applications you must consider a MIAM. FMC-accredited mediators serve Huntingdon and Cambridgeshire (some offer outreach or online MIAMs). Search the FMC register for mediators covering Huntingdon: 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 (if you cannot speak, press 55 when prompted).
IMPAKT Housing & Support (DASS) — the countywide domestic abuse support service for Cambridgeshire including Huntingdon; practical support, advocacy and safety planning; self-referrals welcome: impakt.org.uk/dass
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough DASV Partnership — outreach across the county, local support line 07787 255 821 · cambsdasv.org
Huntingdonshire District Council domestic abuse advice (housing options, safe-device guidance): https://www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/housing/domestic-abuse-advice-and-information/
Cambridgeshire Victim Services / Victim & Witness Hub: 0800 781 6818.
If abuse involves your devices, use a safe device (library, friend's phone, helpline) when researching or emailing about domestic abuse.

Children's services

Cambridgeshire County Council children's services — if you are worried about a child, the MASH: 0345 045 5203 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm); evenings, weekends and bank holidays, Emergency Duty Team: 01733 234724. Immediate danger: 999. See https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/children-and-families/keeping-children-safe (or via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse postcode lookup).

Getting there

For family hearings you will attend Cambridge County Court and Family Court on East Road — Cambridge rail station is a 10–15 minute walk up East Road, and many city bus routes stop nearby (no public parking at the court; the Newmarket Road Park & Ride is close by). Direct trains run between Huntingdon and Cambridge, roughly 30–40 minutes. The building has ramped entry, a lift and level access into court rooms; book adjustments in advance on 0300 123 5577. Local magistrates matters are at Huntingdon Law Courts, Walden Road (PE29 3DW), near Huntingdon town centre.

This page is general information, not legal advice. YourFamilyCase.co.uk is an independent information directory and is not affiliated with HMCTS, gov.uk, Cambridgeshire County Council or Huntingdonshire District Council.

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.