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The court

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

Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre

Address

2 Redcliff Street, Bristol
BS1 6GR
View on GOV.UK court finder

Family work listed by HMCTS

  • Adoption
  • Child arrangements
  • Divorce
  • Domestic abuse
  • Female genital mutilation
  • Financial remedy
  • Forced marriage

Visiting this building

Opening hours
8:30am to 4pm (9am to 4pm on Thursdays)
Public counter
9:30am to 2pm
Paper C100 applications
family.bristol.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
Parking
No on-site parking. There is pay and display parking on Redcliff Street, and NCP car parks at Redcliffe Parade (BS1 6SW) and The Galleries (BS1 3XD).
Step-free access
Disabled access and lifts.
Rooms to speak with your Barrister
Interview rooms on all hearing floors.
Children's room
A children's room is available.
Food and drink
Hot and cold vending on the 1st floor, in the District Judges reception area.
Also at this building
A quiet contemplation room is available, and free GovWifi.

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 Bristol 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 Bristol Family Court

Where is Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre?▼
It is at 2 Redcliff Street, Bristol BS1 6GR. Civil and family cases are both heard in the building.
Which family matters are dealt with at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre?▼
The GOV.UK court finder lists adoption, child arrangements, divorce, domestic abuse, female genital mutilation, financial remedy and forced marriage cases at the centre.
What are the opening hours at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre?▼
HMCTS lists the building as open 8:30am to 4pm (9am to 4pm on Thursdays). Public counter: 9:30am to 2pm.
Is there parking at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre?▼
No on-site parking. There is pay and display parking on Redcliff Street, and NCP car parks at Redcliffe Parade (BS1 6SW) and The Galleries (BS1 3XD).
Where can I talk privately with my Barrister at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre?▼
HMCTS lists: interview rooms on all hearing floors.
Can I bring my children to Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre?▼
A children's room is available.
How do I send a C100 application to Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre?▼
Most people apply for a child arrangements order online through GOV.UK. For paper C100 applications, HMCTS lists family.bristol.countycourt@justice.gov.uk for this court.
Can a Barrister help with a financial remedy case in Bristol?▼
Yes. Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre deals with financial remedy cases, and a family Barrister can advise on disclosure, prepare you for the FDA and FDR, and represent you at a final hearing.
Do I need a Solicitor as well as a Barrister in Bristol?▼
Usually not for a family hearing. Under Direct Access, the Barrister advises and represents you at Bristol Civil and Family Justice Centre, while you deal with filing and serving documents.
What does a Barrister cost for Bristol 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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