Family court & support in Wigan

REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-29

Which court serves you

Family cases for Wigan are heard at Wigan County Court and Family Court, The Court House, Wellington Street, Wigan WN1 1DW (family enquiries: wiganfamily@justice.gov.uk; HMCTS National Contact Centre 0300 123 5577; counter service by appointment only). Full guide — our Wigan County Court and Family Court page.

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice Wigan Borough — in-person drop-in at Wigan Life Centre North, The Wiend, Wigan WN1 1NH (Monday–Thursday, 9am–12pm); also Magnum House, Suite 2.1, 33 Lord Street, Leigh WN7 1BY.
Local Adviceline: 0808 278 7801 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm) · website: cawb.org.uk

Mediation & your MIAM

Before most family applications you must consider a MIAM (mediation information and assessment meeting). Search the FMC register for accredited mediators covering Wigan: 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
Wigan Council DA support and local services: https://www.wigan.gov.uk — search "domestic abuse support" (Deal's domestic abuse services, Women's Aid directory).
If it is not safe to use your own device, the helpline can advise on safe-device options; remember you can often clear your browser history or use a trusted friend's phone.

Children's services

Wigan Council — Children's Social Care duty team (referrals/concerns), Monday–Sunday, 24 hours: 01942 828300. Early help via the Children's First Partnership Hub (same number). Find the council route via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup).

Getting there

The Court House is on Wellington Street in Wigan town centre, a short walk from Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western stations and the bus stations. Town-centre car parks nearby (no on-site parking). Contact the court (0300 123 5577) in advance if you need disabled access or other adjustments.

This page is general information, not legal advice. YourFamilyCase.co.uk is an independent information directory and is not affiliated with HMCTS, gov.uk or Wigan Council.

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.