Family court & support in Swindon
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-27
Which court serves you
Family cases for Swindon are heard at Swindon Combined Court, The Law Courts, Islington Street, Swindon SN1 2HG (family location code 345) — see our full Swindon court guide for contacts, hours and access. National enquiry line for family work: 0300 123 5577.
Citizens Advice
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free)
- Swindon Citizens Advice local office — check citizensadvice.org.uk for current drop-in hours
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most applications you must consider a MIAM. Search the FMC register for mediators covering Swindon: 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
- Wiltshire-area services via the Women's Aid directory: womensaid.org.uk
- See our South West DA support page
Children's services
Swindon Borough 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
Swindon station (London Paddington ~1h) is close to the Law Courts; town-centre buses stop on Fleming Way. See the court guide for parking.
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.