Family court & support in King's Lynn
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29
Which court serves you
Family court work for King's Lynn and West Norfolk is handled at King's Lynn Magistrates' Court and Family Court, The Courthouse, College Lane, King's Lynn PE30 1PQ — gov.uk's Find a Court or Tribunal service lists it as a family court venue (family, magistrates' and county court business). Some more complex County Court and Family Court listings for Norfolk are heard in Norwich — see our Norwich court guide. Always check your hearing notice: it names the court you must attend. National HMCTS enquiry line: 0300 123 5577.
Citizens Advice
- Norfolk Citizens Advice (King's Lynn) — now at Connections at St James, County Court Road, King's Lynn (moved from Hanse House, South Quay). Open to the public by appointment, typically Mon, Tue and Thu 10am–2pm; book online at ncab.org.uk or email public@ncab.org.uk; phone 03444 111 444 (check current hours before travelling).
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free)
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most family court applications you must attend a MIAM. Search the FMC register for accredited mediators covering King's Lynn and West Norfolk: https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/find-local-mediator/ — see our mediation guide for costs (the £500 voucher, ~£120 MIAM fees, legal aid) and our East of England mediation page.
Domestic abuse support
- Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24/7, free) · emergency 999
- Keep devices safe: learn how abusers track phones and accounts at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ — see our East of England DA support page for Norfolk services including Leeway and Norfolk's DA helpline.
Children's services
King's Lynn falls under Norfolk County Council (West Norfolk area). To report concerns about a child or contact the council's Children's Services, use the routes listed at https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse. CAFCASS involvement in family proceedings is covered on our CAFCASS East of England page.
Getting to your hearing
The Courthouse on College Lane is in central King's Lynn, a few minutes' walk from the Tuesday Market Place and the town's bus stops, and around 20 minutes on foot from King's Lynn railway station. Allow time to clear security before your listed time.
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.