Family court & support in Louth
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-09-01
Which court serves you
Family cases for Louth (East Lindsey, Lincolnshire) are generally heard at the Lincoln County Court and Family Court, 360 High Street, Lincoln LN5 7PS (Family Court location code 249) — see our full Lincoln court guide for contacts, hours and access. Great Grimsby Combined Court Centre (Town Hall Square, Grimsby DN31 1HX) is also close by — see our Great Grimsby court guide. Always check the venue on your notice of hearing. National enquiry line for family work: 0300 123 5577. Family court email (Lincoln): family.lincoln.countycourt@justice.gov.uk.
Citizens Advice
- National Adviceline: 0800 144 8848 (free)
- Find your nearest Citizens Advice office (East Lindsey): 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 Louth/Lincolnshire: 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
- Lincolnshire-area services via the Women's Aid directory: womensaid.org.uk
- See our East of England DA support page
Children's services
Children's services for Louth are run by Lincolnshire County Council (East Lindsey district) — find contact routes via https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse (postcode lookup). See our children's services guide.
Getting there
Buses connect Louth to Lincoln and Grimsby — check Traveline for current times. Lincoln County Court and Family Court is on the High Street in the city 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.