Family court & support in Kettering
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29
Which court serves you
Kettering Magistrates' Court (Bowel Court) is no longer in service — HMCTS has transferred its business to neighbouring courts, confirmed on the official Find a court or tribunal page. Family cases for Kettering and North Northamptonshire are now generally heard at Northampton Crown, County and Family Court, 85-87 Lady's Lane, Northampton NN1 3HQ — see our full Northampton Family Court guide. National Family Court enquiry line: 0300 123 5577; Support Through Court: 0300 081 0006.
Citizens Advice
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free)
- Citizens Advice North Northamptonshire (serving Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough and Rushden) — check citizensadvice.org.uk for the current Kettering office address, drop-in hours and phone-back times
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most applications you must consider a MIAM. Search the FMC register for mediators covering Kettering / North Northamptonshire: 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
- Northamptonshire domestic abuse services via the Women's Aid directory: womensaid.org.uk
- See our regional domestic abuse support page for the East Midlands
Children's services
North Northamptonshire Council children's services — contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse. See our children's services guide.
Getting there
The nearest active family court site is in Northampton: regular direct trains run from Kettering to Northampton (or via Wellingborough), and the Lady's Lane court is a short walk or taxi from the station. 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.