South Wales Family Court

Swansea Family Court Barristers

Find Direct Access Barristers for family hearings at Swansea Civil Justice Centre. Specialist family law representation without Solicitor fees.

The court

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

Swansea Civil Justice Centre

Address

Caravella House, Quay West, Quay Parade, Swansea
SA1 1SP
View on GOV.UK court finder

Family work listed by HMCTS

  • Adoption
  • Child arrangements
  • Domestic abuse
  • Financial remedy

Visiting this building

Public counter
Family counter by appointment only (email family.swansea.countycourt@justice.gov.uk)
Parking
No public parking at the court. There is an NCP car park behind the building.
Rooms to speak with your Barrister
Consultation rooms.
Children's room
A children's room.
Food and drink
Hot and cold drinks machines on the 2nd floor, outside Court 5.

Good to know

  • •The HMCTS court finder does not currently list divorce hearings at this venue.

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 Swansea Family Court

Where is Swansea Civil Justice Centre?▼
Swansea Civil Justice Centre is at Caravella House, Quay West, Quay Parade, Swansea SA1 1SP.
What family cases are heard at Swansea Civil Justice Centre?▼
HMCTS lists adoption, child arrangements, domestic abuse and financial remedy cases at Swansea Civil Justice Centre.
Is there parking at Swansea Civil Justice Centre?▼
No public parking at the court. There is an NCP car park behind the building.
Where can I talk privately with my Barrister at Swansea Civil Justice Centre?▼
HMCTS lists: consultation rooms.
Can I bring my children to Swansea Civil Justice Centre?▼
A children's room.
Will my divorce be dealt with at Swansea Civil Justice Centre?▼
Most divorce applications are now made online and processed centrally, and the GOV.UK court finder does not list divorce hearings at Swansea. Linked financial or children applications may still be heard there. Your court papers will confirm the venue.
Can a Direct Access Barrister represent me at Swansea Civil Justice Centre?▼
Yes. The Public Access scheme applies in Wales, so you can instruct a family Barrister directly for a hearing in Swansea.
What does a Barrister cost for Swansea Civil 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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