Worthing County Court and Family Court

Worthing, BN11 1JD

England and Wales

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Address & Directions

The Law Courts Christchurch Road Worthing BN11 1JD

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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

Breathing Space

Opening Hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

9:00am to 5:00pm

Counter open

10am to 4pm by appointment only

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

interview room facilities

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

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Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Enquiries (National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm)

0300 123 5577

Enquiries (Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm)

0300 303 0642

Family public law (children in care) (Digital process for case numbers starting with C5)

0330 808 4424

Mediation (from 9am to 5pm)

01604 795511

Fax

0870 324 0231

Email Addresses

Family court

sussexfamily@justice.gov.uk

County court

worthingcivil@justice.gov.uk

Breathing space enquiries

worthing.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk

Additional Services

Professional Access Scheme

This court participates in the scheme

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Languages

English

Interpreting Services

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