Family court & support in Redditch
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-09-01
Which court serves you
Family cases for Redditch (Worcestershire) are generally heard at the Worcester Combined Court, The Shirehall, Foregate Street, Worcester WR1 1EQ (Family Court location code 380) — see our full Worcester court guide for contacts, hours and access. Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre (Priory Courts, 33 Bull Street, Birmingham B4 6DS, location code 127) is also close by — see our Birmingham court guide. Always check the venue on your notice of hearing. National enquiry line for family work: 0300 123 5577. Family court email (Worcester): family.worcester.countycourt@justice.gov.uk.
Citizens Advice
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free)
- Find your nearest Citizens Advice office (Redditch): 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 Redditch/Worcestershire: 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
- Worcestershire-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 Redditch are run by Worcestershire County Council — find contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup). See our children's services guide.
Getting there
Direct trains connect Redditch to Birmingham (Cross-City Line) — check National Rail and Traveline for current times for Worcester journeys. Priory Courts is in central Birmingham near Bull Street; see the 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.