Family court & support in Newcastle-under-Lyme
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29
Which court serves you
Family cases for the Newcastle-under-Lyme / Staffordshire area are heard at:
- Stoke-on-Trent Combined Court, Bethesda Street, Hanley ST1 3BP — the main family venue for the area (see our Stoke-on-Trent court guide)
- Stafford Combined Court Centre, Victoria Square, Stafford ST16 2QQ — may list some family matters
Always follow the venue on your notice of hearing. National enquiry line: 0300 123 5577.
Citizens Advice
- Citizens Advice Newcastle-under-Lyme / Staffordshire — local office; phone the national Adviceline 0800 144 8848 for routing to your nearest adviser.
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most applications you must consider a MIAM. Search the Family Mediation Council register for mediators covering the Newcastle-under-Lyme/Stoke area — 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
- Staffordshire-area services via the Women's Aid directory: womensaid.org.uk
- See our Birmingham & Midlands DA support page
Children's services
Staffordshire County Council children's services — contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup). Cafcass covers the West Midlands.
Getting there
Newcastle-under-Lyme has rail/bus links to Stoke-on-Trent; the Combined Court at Hanley is a short journey. See the Stoke-on-Trent court guide for access and facilities.
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.