Family court & support in Luton
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-31
Which court serves you
Family cases for Luton are heard at Luton County Court and Family Court or Luton Justice Centre — affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to HMCTS, Luton Justice Centre, or gov.uk. Court details are sourced from the public HMCTS register and reviewed for accuracy; always confirm the latest position directly with the court, because court listing and status information changes. This page is general information and is; Luton Justice Centre, Floors 4 & 5, Arndale House, Luton Point, Luton, LU1 2EN, confirmed on gov.uk's Find a Court or Tribunal service (https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/luton-justice-centre). Court enquiries are via the national lines below; HMCTS National Contact Centre 0300 123 5577 (Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm) for paper-based civil and family applications; Divorce Contact Centre 0300 303 0642 (Mon–Fri 10am–6pm). See Luton County Court and Family Court court guide and [Luton Justice Centre court guide].
Citizens Advice
- National Adviceline: 0808 278 7995 (free) — generalist advice, including family law
- Find your nearest office via the national finder at citizensadvice.org.uk; many offices run free 30-minute family appointments — check locally for availability in Luton.
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 Luton and the surrounding area: https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/find-local-mediator/ See our mediation guide for costs (the £500 voucher, typical MIAM fees and legal aid).
Domestic abuse support
- Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24/7) · emergency 999
- On a shared phone? Use a safe device (library, Citizens Advice office, a friend's phone).
- For protective orders see our non-molestation order guide and FL401 guide.
Children's services
Find your local council's children's services contact via the gov.uk postcode lookup at https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse. Cafcass national enquiries: 0300 456 4000 — see our Cafcass guide.
Before you go to court
- Check the hearing notice for the exact venue — combined venues may list a different building for family work than for civil work.
- Arrive early; security checks take longer than most people expect on a first visit.
- Bring your bundle, ID and any directions order — see our bundle guide and position statement guide.
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.