Yorkshire and the Humber Family Court

Leeds Family Court Barristers

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The court

Family hearings in Leeds take place at Leeds Combined Court Centre. Always check your notice of hearing for the venue, date and time.

Leeds Combined Court Centre

Address

The Courthouse, 1 Oxford Row, Leeds
LS1 3BG
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
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Public counter
By appointment only, 10am to 2pm
Paper C100 applications
leedsfamily@justice.gov.uk
Parking
Disabled parking can be arranged by contacting the court in advance.
Step-free access
Lifts next to reception reach all levels.
Rooms to speak with your Barrister
Four interview rooms on the ground floor.
Food and drink
Vending machines.
Also at this building
A prayer and quiet room is available.

Good to know

  • •Leeds Combined Court Centre also hears criminal and civil cases, so check your hearing notice for the right court within the building.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Leeds Family Court

Where are family hearings held in Leeds?▼
Family hearings in Leeds are listed at Leeds Combined Court Centre, The Courthouse, 1 Oxford Row, Leeds LS1 3BG.
What family work does Leeds Combined Court Centre deal with?▼
The GOV.UK court finder lists adoption, child arrangements, divorce, domestic abuse, female genital mutilation, financial remedy and forced marriage cases at Leeds Combined Court Centre.
What are the opening hours at Leeds Combined Court Centre?▼
HMCTS lists the building as open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Public counter: By appointment only, 10am to 2pm.
Is there parking at Leeds Combined Court Centre?▼
Disabled parking can be arranged by contacting the court in advance.
Where can I talk privately with my Barrister at Leeds Combined Court Centre?▼
HMCTS lists: four interview rooms on the ground floor.
How do I send a C100 application to Leeds Combined Court Centre?▼
Most people apply for a child arrangements order online through GOV.UK. For paper C100 applications, HMCTS lists leedsfamily@justice.gov.uk for this court.
Is Leeds Combined Court Centre only a family court?▼
No. HMCTS lists criminal, civil, housing and High Court work at the same building as well as family cases. Your notice of hearing tells you which court your case is in.
Do I need a Solicitor for a hearing at Leeds Combined Court Centre?▼
Not necessarily. Through Direct Access you can instruct a family Barrister to advise you and represent you at Leeds Combined Court Centre, while you handle filing and correspondence with the court.
What does a Leeds family court Barrister cost?▼
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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