Family court & support in Cannock
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-09-01
Which court serves you
Family cases for Cannock (Cannock Chase, Staffordshire) are generally heard at the Walsall County and Family Court, Bridge House, Bridge Street, Walsall WS1 1JQ (Family Court location code 358) — see our full Walsall court guide for contacts, hours and access. Wolverhampton Combined Court Centre (Pipers Row, Wolverhampton WV1 3LQ, location code 378) also serves the area — see our Wolverhampton court guide. Always check the venue on your notice of hearing. National enquiry line for family work: 0300 123 5577. Family court email (Walsall): family.walsall.countycourt@justice.gov.uk.
Citizens Advice
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free)
- Find your nearest Citizens Advice office (Cannock Chase): https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/search-for-your-local-citizens-advice/
Mediation & your MIAM
Before most applications you must consider a MIAM. Search the FMC register for mediators covering Cannock/Staffordshire: 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
- Staffordshire-area services via the Women's Aid directory: womensaid.org.uk
- See our Birmingham & the Midlands DA support page
Children's services
Children's services for Cannock are run by Staffordshire County Council (Cannock Chase district) — find contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup). See our children's services guide.
Getting there
Direct trains connect Cannock to Walsall (Chase Line) — check National Rail and Traveline for current times. Bridge Street is close to Walsall town centre; see the court guides for parking and access.
This page is general information, not legal advice. YourFamilyCase.co.uk is an independent information directory and is not affiliated with HMCTS or gov.uk.
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.