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Birmingham Family Court Barristers

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The court

Family hearings in Birmingham take place at Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre. Always check your notice of hearing for the venue, date and time.

Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre

Address

Priory Courts, 33 Bull Street, Birmingham
B4 6DS
View on GOV.UK court finder

Family work listed by HMCTS

  • Adoption
  • Child arrangements
  • Civil partnership
  • Divorce
  • Domestic abuse
  • Female genital mutilation
  • Financial remedy
  • Forced marriage
  • Pathfinder (private law children cases)

Visiting this building

Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Public counter
By prior appointment only, 10am to 2pm
Paper C100 applications
birminghamchildfc@justice.gov.uk
Parking
No on-site parking. The nearest multi-storey car parks are on Newton Street and Albert Street, about five minutes on foot.
Step-free access
Wheelchair access into the building and lifts to all floors.
Rooms to speak with your Barrister
Interview rooms on every floor.
Food and drink
Vending machines on the 1st, 2nd and 6th floors, and water on all floors.
Also at this building
A quiet room is on the 4th floor. Everyone entering passes through a security arch and bag search.

Good to know

  • •HMCTS lists Pathfinder for private law proceedings at this venue.
  • •HMCTS states the counter is open by prior appointment only.

Court details are taken from the HMCTS court finder. Arrangements can change, so check the court finder and your hearing notice before you travel.

Common Cases at Birmingham Family Court

Child Arrangements

Applications about who a child lives with or spends time with. Includes the FHDRA, dispute resolution appointments, and contested final hearings.

Divorce & Financial Remedy

Financial settlement proceedings including the FDA, FDR, and final hearings. Property division, pensions, and maintenance.

Domestic Abuse Protection

Non-molestation orders and occupation orders, including urgent without-notice applications and return date hearings.

Enforcement Proceedings

Applications to enforce court orders that have been breached, committal proceedings, and applications to vary existing orders.

Frequently Asked Questions About Birmingham Family Court

Where is Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre?▼
It is at Priory Courts, 33 Bull Street, Birmingham B4 6DS. The building houses both civil and family courts, so check your notice of hearing for the court and time.
What family cases are heard at Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre?▼
The GOV.UK court finder lists adoption, child arrangements, civil partnership, divorce, domestic abuse, female genital mutilation, financial remedy and forced marriage cases, as well as Pathfinder private law proceedings.
What are the opening hours at Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre?▼
HMCTS lists the building as open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Public counter: By prior appointment only, 10am to 2pm.
Is there parking at Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre?▼
No on-site parking. The nearest multi-storey car parks are on Newton Street and Albert Street, about five minutes on foot.
Where can I talk privately with my Barrister at Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre?▼
HMCTS lists: interview rooms on every floor.
How do I send a C100 application to Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre?▼
Most people apply for a child arrangements order online through GOV.UK. For paper C100 applications, HMCTS lists birminghamchildfc@justice.gov.uk for this court.
What is Pathfinder at Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre?▼
Pathfinder is a newer approach to private law children cases, with more work done at the start of a case to understand the child's circumstances and any risks. HMCTS lists it at Birmingham, so a children application here may follow the Pathfinder process. A Barrister can explain what that means for your case.
Can I instruct a Barrister directly for a Birmingham family hearing?▼
Yes. Under the Public Access scheme you can instruct a Barrister for advice, drafting and advocacy at Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre without a Solicitor, provided the Barrister agrees your case is suitable for Direct Access.
What does a Barrister charge for a hearing at Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre?▼
Fixed fees, agreed up front. Advice starts from £250 and court representation from £850, with a clear quote before any work begins.

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