Family court & support in Truro
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29
Which court serves you
Most family cases for Cornwall are heard at Truro County Court and Family Court (Truro Combined Court), Edward Street, Truro TR1 2PB — confirmed on gov.uk's Find a Court or Tribunal register (https://find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/truro-county-court-and-family-court). It handles child arrangements (C100), domestic abuse protective applications (FL401), divorce and adoption. Enquiries: 0300 123 5577 (Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm); divorce enquiries: 0300 303 0642; family public law (children in care): truro-care@justice.gov.uk. Family location code 354. See our Truro County Court and Family Court guide for the full walkthrough, including the C100/FHDRA first hearing and a practical first-visit checklist.
Citizens Advice
- Citizens Advice Cornwall serves Truro and the county — local site: https://citizensadvicecornwall.org.uk (office locations and current opening/drop-in times are published there)
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free); webchat at citizensadvice.org.uk — see our Citizens Advice South West page
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most family applications you must consider a MIAM. Search the FMC register for mediators covering Truro and Cornwall: 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
- Regional and national services — see our South West domestic abuse support page
- On a shared phone? Use safe devices (library, CA office, friend's phone)
Children's services
Cornwall Council children's services — find contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup) and our children's services guide. Family cases involving social care are worked by CAFCASS Cornwall & Devon — see our CAFCASS Cornwall & Devon page.
Getting there
The court sits at Edward Street in central Truro, TR1 2PB. Truro station is the county's main rail gateway (GWR Cornish Main Line) — a short walk or brief bus ride into the centre. Local buses serve stops near the court; central car parks are close by (check charges and time limits). 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.