Family court & support in Taunton
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29
Which court serves you
Family cases for Taunton are dealt with by the HMCTS Family Court at Taunton Crown, County and Family Court, The Shire Hall, Taunton TA1 4EU — confirmed on gov.uk's Find a Court or Tribunal (https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/taunton-crown-county-and-family-court). Important: the Shire Hall is currently closed for building works, so HMCTS directs family business to the Taunton Magistrates' Court, Tribunals and Family Hearing Centre, St John's Road, Taunton TA1 4AX — always check your hearing notice. Family enquiries: family.taunton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk; main enquiries 0300 123 5577 (counter 10am–2pm). See the full Taunton County and Family Court guide.
Citizens Advice
- Citizens Advice Somerset (Taunton): St Mary's House, Magdalene Street, Taunton TA1 1SB — local Adviceline 0808 278 7842 (Mon–Fri 9am–4pm); drop-in Mon & Thu 10am–2pm
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free) · citizensadvicesomerset.org.uk
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most applications you must consider a MIAM. Search the FMC register for mediators covering Taunton: 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
- Somerset local services via the Women's Aid directory: womensaid.org.uk
- On a shared phone? Use safe devices (library, CA office, friend's phone) — see our South West DA support page
Children's services
Somerset 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
The Shire Hall (TA1 4EU) sits at the edge of the town centre near Castle Green, about a 15-minute walk from Taunton rail station; there is no on-site parking (paid parking nearby at Crescent, Tangier and Enfield car parks). The St John's Road Family Hearing Centre (TA1 4AX) has lifts to all floors. Given the building works, confirm which building your hearing is at before you travel.
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.