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Leicester Family Court Barristers

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The court

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

Leicester County Court and Family Court

Address

90 Wellington Street, Leicester
LE1 6HG
View on GOV.UK court finder

Family work listed by HMCTS

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

Visiting this building

Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Public counter
10am to 4pm, for urgent court business
Paper C100 applications
family.leicester.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
Parking
The nearest public car park is on East Street, with metered parking on Wellington Street and Albion Street. Disabled parking can be arranged with the Customer Service Officer on 0116 222 5700.
Step-free access
Ramp access at the back of the building. Follow the signs.
Rooms to speak with your Barrister
Interview rooms on both floors.
Children's room
A children's room in the first floor waiting area. Access is managed by Cafcass.
Food and drink
Hot food and drink are served on site. You cannot bring hot food or drinks into 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.

Common Cases at Leicester 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 Leicester Family Court

Where is Leicester County Court and Family Court?▼
It is at 90 Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6HG.
What family work does Leicester County Court and Family Court handle?▼
The GOV.UK court finder lists adoption, child arrangements, divorce, domestic abuse, female genital mutilation and forced marriage cases at the court.
What are the opening hours at Leicester County Court and Family Court?▼
HMCTS lists the building as open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Public counter: 10am to 4pm, for urgent court business.
Is there parking at Leicester County Court and Family Court?▼
The nearest public car park is on East Street, with metered parking on Wellington Street and Albion Street. Disabled parking can be arranged with the Customer Service Officer on 0116 222 5700.
Where can I talk privately with my Barrister at Leicester County Court and Family Court?▼
HMCTS lists: interview rooms on both floors.
Can I bring my children to Leicester County Court and Family Court?▼
A children's room in the first floor waiting area. Access is managed by Cafcass.
How do I send a C100 application to Leicester County Court and Family Court?▼
Most people apply for a child arrangements order online through GOV.UK. For paper C100 applications, HMCTS lists family.leicester.countycourt@justice.gov.uk for this court.
Can I get urgent protection through Leicester County Court and Family Court?▼
The court deals with domestic abuse cases, which include applications for non-molestation and occupation orders. In urgent cases these can be made without notice to the other person. A Barrister can advise on the evidence you need and draft the statement.
Do I need a Solicitor to instruct a Barrister for Leicester?▼
No. Under the Public Access scheme you can go straight to a Barrister for a hearing at Leicester County Court and Family Court, if the Barrister agrees the case is suitable.
How much does a Barrister cost for a Leicester family hearing?▼
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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