Family court & support in Hereford

REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-27

Which court serves you

Family cases for Hereford are heard at Hereford County Court and Family Court (Shirehall, Union Street, Hereford HR1 2HX area — verify your hearing notice, as West Midlands regional admin may list Worcester for some work). Always follow the venue named on your notice of hearing. National enquiry line: 0300 123 5577. See also our Worcester court guide for the regional venue.

Citizens Advice

National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free)
Herefordshire Citizens Advice local office — check citizensadvice.org.uk for current hours

Mediation & your MIAM

Search the FMC register for mediators covering Herefordshire: 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
Herefordshire-area services via the Women's Aid directory: womensaid.org.uk
See our Birmingham & Midlands DA support page

Children's services

Herefordshire Council children's services — contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse. See our children's services guide.

Getting there

Hereford station is close to the city centre; local buses serve Union Street. Rural journeys — allow extra time for the earliest buses, or consider the train to Worcester/Shrewsbury connections if your hearing is listed out of county.

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.