Grimsby Magistrates' Court and Family Court

What family cases does Grimsby Magistrates' Court and Family 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.
• Adoption, including applications by step-parents.
• Protection from domestic abuse: non-molestation orders and occupation orders, which have no court fee. Our directory of domestic abuse support lists free helplines.

The building also deals with crime, 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 Grimsby Magistrates' Court and Family 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 Humberside area took a median of 22.0 weeks from application to final order in April to June 2026, up from 20.3 weeks a year earlier. That is quicker than the median of 24.7 weeks across England and Wales. 59% of cases finished within 26 weeks. At the end of June 2026, 473 children cases were still open in the Humberside area, and 6% 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 Grimsby Magistrates' Court and Family Court to the Humberside 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 Grimsby Magistrates' Court and Family 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

• 01472 265250
  Family court

Email

• [email protected]
  Listing
• [email protected]
  Mediation
• [email protected]
  Family court

Opening hours

• Court open: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• Counter open: Monday to Friday between 9am 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.

• Baby changing facility: Baby changing facilities are located in the disabled toilets on the ground floor.
• Interview room: Five interview rooms are located on the ground and first floors.
• Hearing Loop: This court has hearing enhancement facilities in the courtrooms and reception desk.
• Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome.
• Disabled access: Disabled access and disabled toilet.
• Video facilities: Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
• Parking: The car park is unavailable for public access.
• Refreshments: There is a snack and drink vending machine located on the ground floor.
• 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 Grimsby

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

See divorce solicitors in Lincolnshire, with local costs.