Family court & support in Stafford
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29
Which court serves you
Family cases for Stafford are heard at the Stafford Combined Court Centre, Victoria Square, Stafford ST16 2QQ — sometimes called "Stafford Combined Court" or "Stafford Family Court"; they are the same venue. It deals with adoption, childcare arrangements (C100), divorce, financial remedies and domestic-abuse cases. Family queries go to family.stoke.countycourt@justice.gov.uk. See our full court guide for contact details, access and what to expect. If your notice of hearing names a different court (for example Wolverhampton County and Family Court), attend that venue.
- HMCTS National Contact Centre: 0300 123 5577 (Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm) · Divorce Centre 0300 303 0642
- Family enquiries: family.stoke.countycourt@justice.gov.uk — always attend the court named on your notice of hearing.
Citizens Advice
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free; phone Mon–Fri, see local hours)
- Staffordshire South West Citizens Advice serves Stafford — 0808 278 7874 (local adviceline), 1a–1b St Mary's Place, Stafford ST16 2AR; drop-in Monday and Thursday 10am–12:30pm & 1–2:30pm (citizensadvicessw.org.uk).
Mediation & your MIAM
Search the FMC register for mediators covering Stafford and Staffordshire: 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
- Staffordshire–area services via the Women's Aid directory: womensaid.org.uk — see our FL401 guide for emergency protective orders.
Children's services
Staffordshire County Council children's services — contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse. Cafcass involvement is coordinated through the family court serving your case — see our Cafcass guide.
Getting to your hearing
Stafford Combined Court Centre is on Victoria Square (ST16 2QQ), in the town centre around a 5–10 minute walk from Stafford railway station (served by Avanti West Coast, London North Western and CrossCountry). There is no public parking at the court itself; use pay-and-display car parks nearby. Your notice of hearing will name the court and room — check remote-hearing options if travelling is difficult — see our remote hearings guide.
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.