South East Family Court

Southampton Family Court Barristers

Find Direct Access Barristers for family hearings at Southampton Combined Court Centre. Specialist family law representation without Solicitor fees.

The court

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

Southampton Combined Court Centre

Address

The Courts of Justice, London Road, Southampton
SO15 2XQ
View on GOV.UK court finder

Family work listed by HMCTS

  • Child arrangements
  • Divorce
  • Domestic abuse
  • Financial remedy

Visiting this building

Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm
Public counter
By appointment only (call 0300 123 5577)
Paper C100 applications
family.southampton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
Parking
Two council car parks within a ten-minute walk. Disabled parking must be arranged with the court before your visit.
Step-free access
Disabled access and accessible toilets.
Rooms to speak with your Barrister
Four interview rooms in the family suite and three on the upper floor.
Food and drink
A cafe on the ground floor, open 9:30am to 2pm.

Good to know

  • •Southampton Combined Court Centre also hears criminal and civil cases.

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 Southampton Family Court

Where are family hearings held in Southampton?▼
Family hearings in Southampton are listed at Southampton Combined Court Centre, The Courts of Justice, London Road, Southampton SO15 2XQ.
What family cases does Southampton Combined Court Centre deal with?▼
HMCTS lists child arrangements, divorce, domestic abuse and financial remedy cases at Southampton Combined Court Centre.
What are the opening hours at Southampton Combined Court Centre?▼
HMCTS lists the building as open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. Public counter: By appointment only (call 0300 123 5577).
Is there parking at Southampton Combined Court Centre?▼
Two council car parks within a ten-minute walk. Disabled parking must be arranged with the court before your visit.
Where can I talk privately with my Barrister at Southampton Combined Court Centre?▼
HMCTS lists: four interview rooms in the family suite and three on the upper floor.
How do I send a C100 application to Southampton Combined Court Centre?▼
Most people apply for a child arrangements order online through GOV.UK. For paper C100 applications, HMCTS lists family.southampton.countycourt@justice.gov.uk for this court.
Can a Barrister help at an FDR at Southampton Combined Court Centre?▼
Yes. The Financial Dispute Resolution appointment is often where financial cases settle. A Barrister can prepare your position, negotiate with the other side at court and advise you on any offers made on the day.
Can I instruct a Barrister directly for Southampton Combined Court Centre?▼
Yes. A Direct Access Barrister can advise you and represent you at Southampton Combined Court Centre without you also instructing a Solicitor.
What does a Barrister cost for Southampton Combined Court 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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