The Sussex County Courthouse is closed today March 28, 2024, due to a water leak.

The Delaware State Courts will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024 in observance of Good Friday. Justice of the Peace Court 11 (New Castle County) and Court 7 (Kent County) will remain open 24 hours and Justice of the Peace Court 3 (Sussex County) will be open from 6AM-Midnight (no new cases after 11PM).

Hours & Locations



Family Court - Kent County


Family Court Building in Kent County

Address:
Family Court - Kent County
400 Court Street
Dover, DE 19901

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am* - 4:30pm
*Please be advised that the doors to the Courthouse do not open until 8:30am.

Information: 302-672-1000

Parking:

Parking is available in the lot on River Road opposite the Courthouse. Additional on-street parking is available on River Road.

The Courthouse has ramp entrances for handicapped accessibility.

Director of Operations: 302-672-1000


Cell Phones:

Delaware Judicial Branch launches pilot project to allow public to bring cell phones in some courthouses. As part of a pilot program, members of the public will be allowed to bring their cell phones into some Family Court and Justice of the Peace Court facilities.


Helpful Links:

Map

Family Court is located at 400 Court Street at the corner of River Road and Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Dover.