St Helens County Court and Family Court
- County Court location code:
- 315
- DX:
- 725020 St Helens 4

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
This court or tribunal is open
Our courts and tribunals are open and have social distancing measures to protect you, the judiciary and our staff. Your hearing notice will inform you whether it is taking place in person, by video or by telephone. If you are self-isolating and cannot attend in person, please contact the court or tribunal immediately so they can consider alternative arrangements.
Due to the coronavirus, we’re taking longer to answer calls and emails. Please only contact us if necessary.
Opening hours
Phone numbers
Building facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact the court or tribunal to make sure the facilities meet your specific needs or to discuss a reasonable adjustment you need.
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There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off site parking is available adjacent to the venue on Birchley Street.
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This building has level access to the building entrance, a lift to the first floor and level access into courtrooms.
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Assistance dogs are welcome.
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The building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
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For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
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Lifts are available in this building to access the first floor. A wheelchair lift is available between the ground and first floor with a weight limit of 410kg.
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Public toilets are available on the first floor.
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Accessible toilets are available and are located on the first floor. A lift is available to this floor.
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Refreshments are available via a vending machine and water cooler.
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Eleven interview/consultation rooms are available on the first floor.
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Baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor. A separate room can be made available for mothers who wish to breastfeed.
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Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building. Please read notices on display.
Cases heard at this venue
- Children
- Information about getting a divorceDivorce hearings
- Domestic violence
- High Court District Registry
- Information about evicting tenantsHousing possession
- Information about making a court claim for moneyMoney claims
- Information about the Social Security and Child Support TribunalSocial security