Family court & support in RICHMOND UPON THAMES
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-28
Which court serves you
There is no standalone county or family court in Richmond upon Thames. Family cases for the borough (Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington, Barnes, Mortlake, East Sheen and surrounding areas) are heard at the Kingston upon Thames County Court and Family Court, Hearing Centre, St James Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, KT1 2AD — the official HMCTS-designated court for south-west London. It handles child arrangements (C100), domestic abuse protective applications (FL401), divorce, and adoption. Enquiries: 0300 123 5577 (Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm); family court email: family.kingston.countycourt@justice.gov.uk; counter by appointment only: 020 8972 8709. Always trust the court named on your notice of hearing. See our full Kingston upon Thames County Court and Family Court guide and our Richmond — which court serves my family case? guidance page.
Citizens Advice
- Citizens Advice Richmond serves the borough — local contact routes: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/london/richmond
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free); webchat at citizensadvice.org.uk
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most family applications you must consider a MIAM. Search the FMC register for mediators covering Richmond upon Thames and south-west London: 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 (free, 24/7) · emergency 999 · non-emergency police 101
- Richmond upon Thames Council publishes local domestic-abuse services; ask Citizens Advice Richmond for a referral to specialist borough support
- On a shared phone? Use safe devices (library, CA office, friend's phone)
Children's services
Richmond upon Thames Council children's services — find contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup). See our children's services guide.
Getting there
Kingston court is a short journey from the borough — South Western Railway serves Richmond, Twickenham and Teddington with direct trains to Kingston (roughly 10–20 minutes), and local buses also run between the borough and Kingston town centre. St James Road is a short walk from Kingston station. Allow extra time for airport-style security screening, especially on busy morning listing days.
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.