Yorkshire and the Humber Family Court

Sheffield Family Court Barristers

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The court

Family hearings in Sheffield take place at the HMCTS venues below. Your notice of hearing tells you which building to attend.

Sheffield Designated Family Court

Address

48 West Bar, Sheffield
S3 8PH
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
By prior appointment only, 10am to 2pm
Parking
No on-site parking. Paid parking within 500 metres at the Galleries or on Nelson Street.
Step-free access
Ramp to the entrance, a lift between the ground and first floors, and level access into court and hearing rooms.
Rooms to speak with your Barrister
Interview rooms.

Sheffield Combined Court Centre

Address

The Law Courts, 50 West Bar, Sheffield
S3 8PH
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 5pm
Paper C100 applications
family.sheffield.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
Parking
No on-site parking. Paid parking within 500 metres at the Galleries or on Nelson Street.
Rooms to speak with your Barrister
Interview rooms.

Good to know

  • •Both Sheffield venues are on West Bar and share the S3 8PH postcode. Check your notice of hearing for the right one.
  • •Of the two, HMCTS lists financial remedy work at Sheffield Combined Court Centre.

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 Sheffield Family Court

Where is Sheffield Designated Family Court?▼
Sheffield Designated Family Court is at 48 West Bar, Sheffield S3 8PH. Sheffield Combined Court Centre is also on West Bar, at The Law Courts, 50 West Bar.
Which Sheffield building will my family hearing be in?▼
It depends on the case. HMCTS lists family work at both 48 and 50 West Bar, and lists financial remedy at Sheffield Combined Court Centre. Your notice of hearing names the venue.
What are the opening hours at Sheffield Designated Family Court?▼
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 Sheffield Designated Family Court?▼
No on-site parking. Paid parking within 500 metres at the Galleries or on Nelson Street.
Where can I talk privately with my Barrister at Sheffield Designated Family Court?▼
HMCTS lists: interview rooms.
What cases does Sheffield Designated Family Court deal with?▼
The GOV.UK court finder lists adoption, child arrangements, divorce, domestic abuse, female genital mutilation and forced marriage cases at Sheffield Designated Family Court.
Can I instruct a Barrister directly for a Sheffield family hearing?▼
Yes. Through Direct Access you can instruct a family Barrister to prepare and present your case at either Sheffield venue, without the cost of a Solicitor as well.
How much is a Barrister for Sheffield Designated Family Court?▼
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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