Family court & support in Romford
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29
Which court serves you
Family cases for Romford and the London Borough of Havering are heard at the Romford County Court and Family Court, 2a Oaklands Avenue, Romford RM1 4DP (Family Court location code 387) — see our full Romford court guide for contacts, hours and access. Enquiries: 0300 123 5577 (Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm); Divorce Contact Centre 0300 303 0642. Family court email: civil.romford.countycourt@justice.gov.uk. Counter service is by prior appointment only — contact the court before travelling.
Citizens Advice
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free)
- Citizens Advice Havering serves Romford and the wider borough — check cahavering.org.uk for current drop-in and appointment arrangements before travelling.
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most applications you must consider a MIAM. Search the FMC register for mediators covering Romford/Havering: 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
- Havering-area services via the Women's Aid directory: womensaid.org.uk
- See our London DA support page
Children's services
Children's services for Romford are run by Havering London Borough Council — find contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup). See our children's services guide.
Getting there
Romford station (Elizabeth line and Greater Anglia/Overground) is a 10–15 minute walk from the court on Oaklands Avenue; the area is well served by London buses and the A12/A127 corridor. Parking near the court is limited town-centre pay-and-display — accessibility parking by prior arrangement with the court.
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.