What to expect, before you arrive.
Straight-talking guides to parking, security, etiquette and hearing types at the courts that serve Essex.
What to expect at Chelmsford Family Court
Chelmsford Family Court hears divorce, financial remedy and children matters for most of central and northern Essex, including Chelmsford, Braintree, Maldon, Witham, South Woodham Ferrers and surrounding villages.
What to expect at Southend-on-Sea County and Family Court
Southend Family Court covers southeast Essex, including Southend, Rochford, Rayleigh, Hockley, Benfleet, Canvey Island, Leigh-on-Sea and Shoeburyness.
What to expect at Basildon Combined Court
Basildon Family Court handles matters for Basildon, Billericay, Wickford, Pitsea, Laindon, Stanford-le-Hope and much of the Thurrock/southwest Essex corridor.
What to expect at East London Family Court
East London Family Court hears cases from East London and the Essex borders, including Romford, Ilford, Barking, Dagenham, Hornchurch and Upminster.