North Shields County Court and Family Court

North Shields, NE29 6AR
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Address & Directions

Kings Court Earl Grey Way Royal Quays North Shields NE29 6AR

Services Available

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner
Divorce hearings
Domestic abuse
High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases
Housing
Money claims
Benefits

Opening Hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

8am to 4pm

Counter service by appointment only

10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation)

Accessibility & Facilities

Accessibility Features

Ramp to the building entrance
Lift between the ground floor and the first floor
Level access in to court rooms and hearing rooms
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (Lanyards available on request)
Assistance dogs are welcome
Portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement
Eight interview rooms
Assistance dogs welcome
Sunflower scheme available

Video Conference facilities excluding prison to court video links

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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Enforcement

0191 298 2330

Enquiries

0300 123 5577

Enquiries

0300 303 0642

Family public law (children in care)

0330 808 4424

Social security and child support

0300 123 1142

Mediation

0191 230 3550

Email Addresses

Social security and child support

sscsa-leeds@justice.gov.uk

Family public law (children in care)

contactfpl@justice.gov.uk

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

This court participates in the scheme

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Languages

English

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