Durham County Court and Family Court
What is Durham County Court and Family Court?
Durham County Court and Family Court is a family court at (Postcode is for deliveries only - do not use for directions - please use google maps or sat nav), Durham Justice Centre, Green Lane, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3RG. It is open 10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation).
Key facts
- Type
- Family Court
- Address
- (Postcode is for deliveries only - do not use for directions - please use google maps or sat nav), Durham Justice Centre, Green Lane, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3RG
- Counter service by appointment only
- 10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation)
Source: Find a Court or Tribunal, retrieved 2026-10-14.
Location codes
The internal HMCTS references. No other public site surfaces these alongside the venue’s contact details.
Addresses
- Visit or contact us
- (Postcode is for deliveries only - do not use for directions - please use google maps or sat nav)Durham Justice CentreGreen LaneOld ElvetDurham DH1 3RG
Contacts
- Enforcement
- 0191 375 1840
- Enquiries
- 0300 123 5577National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court - Monday to Friday 8:30am -5pm
- Enquiries
- 0300 303 0642Divorce Contact Centre - Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm
- Family public law (children in care)
- 0330 808 4424Digital process for case numbers starting with C5
- Mediation
- 0191 224 4482
- Social security and child support
- 0300 123 1142
- DX
- 65115 Durham 5
- Civil court
- [email protected]
- Family court
- [email protected]
- Breathing space enquiries
- [email protected]
- Social security and child support
- [email protected]
- Family public law (children in care)
- [email protected]Digital process for case numbers starting with C5
Opening times
- Counter service by appointment only
- 10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation)
Areas of law
Facilities
- Interview room
There are five interview rooms available at this court.
- Disabled access
Disabled access and disabled toilet
- Hearing Loop
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.
- Video facilities
Video conference and Prison video link facilities.
- Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities are available.
- Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
- Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
- Lanyards available on request.
Common questions
What is Durham County Court and Family Court?
Durham County Court and Family Court is a family court at (Postcode is for deliveries only - do not use for directions - please use google maps or sat nav), Durham Justice Centre, Green Lane, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3RG. It is open 10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation).
What are the opening hours for Durham County Court and Family Court?
10am to 2pm (cashless office in operation).