Family court & support in Newark-on-Trent
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-09-01
Which court serves you
Newark County Court is listed by HMCTS as no longer in service, with business transferred to neighbouring courts. Family cases for Newark-on-Trent are generally heard at the Lincoln County Court and Family Court, 360 High Street, Lincoln LN5 7PS (Family Court location code 249) — see our full Lincoln court guide for contacts, hours and access. Nottingham County Court and Family Court (County Court at Nottingham, 60 Canal Street, Nottingham NG1 7EJ, location code 286) also serves the area — see our Nottingham court guide. Always check the venue on your notice of hearing. National enquiry line for family work: 0300 123 5577. Family court email (Lincoln): family.lincoln.countycourt@justice.gov.uk.
Citizens Advice
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free)
- Find your nearest Citizens Advice office (Newark & Sherwood): 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 Newark/Nottinghamshire: 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-area services via the Women's Aid directory: womensaid.org.uk
- See our Birmingham & the Midlands DA support page
Children's services
Children's services for Newark-on-Trent are run by Nottinghamshire County Council (Newark & Sherwood district) — find contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup). See our children's services guide.
Getting there
Direct trains connect Newark North Gate and Newark Castle to Lincoln and Nottingham — check National Rail and Traveline for current times. Both court buildings are within walking distance of their city-centre stations; see the individual court guides 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.