Family court & support in Norwich
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-28
Which court serves you
Family cases for Norwich are heard at Norwich Combined Court Centre, The Law Courts, Bishopgate, Norwich NR3 1UR — a Designated Family Court. See our full Norwich court guide for contact details, opening times and what to expect. National enquiry line: 0300 123 5577.
Citizens Advice
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free)
- Norwich Citizens Advice local office — check citizensadvice.org.uk for current hours
Mediation & your MIAM
Search the FMC register for mediators covering Norwich: https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/find-local-mediator/ — see our mediation guide for costs (£500 voucher, ~£120 MIAM, legal aid). Regional services are listed on our East of England mediation page.
Domestic abuse support
- Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24/7) · emergency 999
- Norfolk-area services via the Women's Aid directory: womensaid.org.uk
- See our East of England DA support page
Children's services
Norfolk County Council children's services — contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse. CAFCASS involvement in family proceedings is covered on our CAFCASS East of England page.
Getting to your hearing
The court at Bishopgate is a short walk from Norwich bus station and around 20 minutes on foot from Norwich railway station (city-centre buses also run). Allow time to clear security before your listed time.
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.