Family court & support in Mansfield
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29
Which court serves you
Family cases for Mansfield are usually heard at Mansfield Magistrates' and County Court, Rosemary Street, Mansfield NG19 6EE (magistrates' enquiries: 0330 808 4407; county court enquiries: mansfieldcty.enquiries@justice.gov.uk; HMCTS National Contact Centre for civil & family matters: 0300 123 5577). Some Mansfield family cases — including judge-led matters — are listed at Nottingham County Court and Family Court, so always check your notice of hearing. Full self-representation details: our Nottingham family court page · official Mansfield listing: HMCTS Find a court or tribunal
Citizens Advice
- Citizens Advice North Nottinghamshire (Mansfield office) — Mansfield Civic Centre, Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield NG19 7BH. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am–2:30pm. Local helpline: 0300 561 2800 · email: advice@canns.org.uk · website: canns.org.uk (contact first to check drop-in and appointment options).
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free).
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most family court applications you must consider a MIAM. FMC-accredited mediators serve Mansfield and Nottinghamshire (some offer outreach or online MIAMs). Search the FMC register for mediators covering Mansfield: 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
- Nottinghamshire Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline: 0808 800 0340 (free, confidential, 24/7, run with Equation) — support for women, men and children.
- Non-emergency police: 101 for non-urgent reports.
- Nottinghamshire County Council lists local domestic abuse and sexual violence support services: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/domestic-abuse
- Check the Women's Aid directory for local services and safe-device options: womensaid.org.uk/information-support/womens-aid-directory
- If abuse involves your devices, use a safe device (library, friend's phone, helpline) when researching or emailing about domestic abuse.
Children's services
Nottinghamshire County Council children's services cover Mansfield (the district council does not run children's social care). If you are worried about a child, call the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0300 500 80 80 (members of the public), Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm (4:30pm Friday, 10:30am start Wednesday); outside these hours the Emergency Duty Team: 0300 456 4546. Immediate danger: 999. See https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/safeguarding/childrens-mash (or via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse postcode lookup).
Getting there
The court is on Rosemary Street in Mansfield town centre, close to the Four Seasons shopping centre — Mansfield rail station (Robin Hood Line) is about a 10-minute walk, and town-centre bus routes stop nearby on Rosemary Street and Stockwell Gate. There is public parking nearby and the building has wheelchair access (book any adjustments in advance via 0300 123 5577). Contact the court if you need help attending.
This page is general information, not legal advice. YourFamilyCase.co.uk is an independent information directory and is not affiliated with HMCTS, gov.uk or Nottinghamshire County 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.