Coventry Magistrates' Court

What family cases does Coventry Magistrates' Court deal with?

HM Courts and Tribunals Service lists this court for:

• Children cases, where parents or relatives ask the court to decide arrangements for a child, such as who they live with and when they see each parent. See how to apply for a child arrangements order without a solicitor and form C100.

The building also deals with crime, immigration, single justice procedure cases and social security appeals, so you may share the waiting areas and security queue with people attending other kinds of case.

Do I need to go to Coventry Magistrates' Court for my divorce?

Usually not. Divorce applications in England and Wales go to the HMCTS divorce service, which deals with them online or by post at HMCTS Divorce and Dissolution Service, PO Box 13226, Harlow, CM20 9UG. Its helpline is 0300 303 0642, Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm (GOV.UK). Most undefended divorces finish without anyone going to a court building.

You're more likely to come to a local court if you ask a judge to decide arrangements for your children, or if you apply for protection from domestic abuse. Our step-by-step guide to divorce explains each stage.

How long are children cases taking here?

Children cases between parents or relatives in the Coventry area took a median of 15.7 weeks from application to final order in April to June 2026, down from 20.6 weeks a year earlier. That is quicker than the median of 24.7 weeks across England and Wales. 65% of cases finished within 26 weeks. At the end of June 2026, 529 children cases were still open in the Coventry area, and 7% of those had been open for more than a year.

Private law children cases finished in April to June 2026. Source: Ministry of Justice, Family Court Statistics Quarterly: April to June 2026, published 24 September 2026, "Children Act 26 Weeks" and "Open Caseload" data files.

Family courts are grouped into Designated Family Judge areas, each led by a senior family judge. The Ministry of Justice publishes waiting times for each area, and we've matched Coventry Magistrates' Court to the Coventry area by its location. Cases can be moved between courts, so treat these as a guide to your area rather than to this building.

The Ministry of Justice doesn't publish waiting times by area for divorce or financial cases, because divorce applications are handled centrally. Our family court waiting times tracker has the national figures for every kind of case.

How do I contact Coventry Magistrates' Court?

These are the family contacts HM Courts and Tribunals Service publishes for this court. Have your case number ready if you have one.

Phone

• 0300 123 5577
  Enquiries: Family Court Enquiries

Email

• [email protected]
  Enquiries: Magistrates including Family Enquiries, if your reference number is just numbers

Opening hours

• Court open: 8:30am to 5pm
• Counter open: 9:15am to 4pm

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Accessibility and facilities

This is what HM Courts and Tribunals Service lists for the building. If you need an adjustment, such as a hearing loop, step-free access or a quiet room, contact the court before your hearing day.

• Refreshments: Refreshments are available via Vending Machine located on 3rd floor.
• Assistance dogs: Assistance Dogs are welcome.
• Interview room: 4 interview rooms are available on the ground floor
• Disabled access: This building has a ramp to the building entrance, a lift between the ground floor and the first floor, and level access in to court rooms and hearing rooms.
• Video facilities: Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).
• Hearing Loop: The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.
• Public toilets: Public toilets are available on all floors
• Parking: There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off site parking is available within 322m of the venue on New Union Street, CV1 2PL.
• Prayer / Quiet room: A quiet room for prayer or contemplation is available. Please report to Security to access the room.
• Security arch: We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter the building.
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network: Lanyards available on request.
• Witness service: www.witnessservice.org.uk

No separate waiting room is listed. If you're worried about seeing your ex at court, tell the court in advance: you can ask for measures such as separate waiting areas, different arrival times or a screen in the courtroom.

Where can I get help with a case at this court?

If you're going to court without a lawyer, free guides from Advicenow and Citizens Advice explain what happens at each hearing. For children cases in England, Cafcass advises the court on what is best for your child. You can also ask a family solicitor for a single fixed-fee appointment to prepare, or try mediation before or alongside court.

Family solicitors and mediators near Coventry

These professionals list an office in or near Coventry. Labels show whether a listing is paid; most are listed from public information. How we make money.

See divorce solicitors in the West Midlands and family mediation in the West Midlands, with local costs.