Family court & support in Macclesfield
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-09-01
Which court serves you
Macclesfield County Court and Family Court is listed by HMCTS as no longer in service, with business transferred to neighbouring courts. Family cases for Macclesfield are generally heard at the Stockport County Court and Family Court, The Courthouse, Edward Street, Stockport SK1 3DQ (Family Court location code 336) — see our full Stockport court guide for contacts, hours and access. Stoke-on-Trent Combined Court also serves parts of the area — always check the venue on your notice of hearing. National enquiry line for family work: 0300 123 5577. Family court email (Stockport): stockportfamily@justice.gov.uk.
Citizens Advice
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free)
- Find your nearest Citizens Advice office (Cheshire East): https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/search-for-your-local-citizens-advice/
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most applications you must consider a MIAM. Search the FMC register for mediators covering Macclesfield/Cheshire East: 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
- Cheshire-area services via the Women's Aid directory: womensaid.org.uk
- See our Manchester & the North West DA support page
Children's services
Children's services for Macclesfield are run by Cheshire East Council — find contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup). See our children's services guide.
Getting there
Direct trains connect Macclesfield to Stockport in around 20 minutes — check National Rail and Traveline for current times. Edward Street is a short walk from Stockport station; see the Stockport 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.