Family court & support in Middlesbrough

REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29

Which court serves you

Family cases for Middlesbrough are heard at Middlesbrough County Court at Teesside Combined Court (also listed as Teesside Combined Court Centre), The Law Courts, Centre Square, Middlesbrough TS1 2AE — Family Court location code 270. Court switchboard: 01642 340 000; HMCTS family enquiries (including C100): 0300 123 5577; family email family.middlesbrough.countycourt@justice.gov.uk. Full details and a self-representation guide: our Middlesbrough court page.

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice Middlesbrough — 3 Bolckow Street, Middlesbrough TS1 1TH. Phone: 01642 802282. Drop-in at 9 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough TS1 1RE (Mon/Wed/Fri, 10am–12pm). https://www.mcab.org.uk/contact
National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free).

Mediation & your MIAM

Before most family applications you must consider a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM). Search the FMC register for accredited mediators covering Middlesbrough: https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/find-local-mediator/ — see our mediation guide for costs (£500 voucher scheme, ~£120 MIAM, legal aid). Mediation information: 0300 123 4593.

Domestic abuse support

Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24/7) · emergency 999
Middlesbrough Council domestic abuse support: https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/crime-and-safety/domestic-abuse/
My Sisters Place (Middlesbrough IDVA service): 01642 241864 · hello@mysistersplace.co.uk
Use a safe device — one an abuser cannot access (work, a library, a trusted friend's phone). Calls and browsing history can be monitored. See our FL401 domestic abuse guide.

Children's services

Middlesbrough Multi-Agency Children's Hub: 01642 726004 (out of hours: 01642 524552). If a child is at risk of significant harm, call immediately. General route via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup).

Getting there

The Law Courts sit on Centre Square in the town centre, a few minutes' walk from Middlesbrough rail station and the bus station, close to the A66. Town-centre car parks are nearby but fill early. The counter is open 10am–2pm Monday to Friday, by appointment only (cashless office) — sort enquiries by phone or email in advance. Contact the court (01642 340 000) if you need disability adjustments.

This page is general information, not legal advice. YourFamilyCase.co.uk is an independent information directory and is not affiliated with HMCTS, Middlesbrough Council 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.