King's Lynn Magistrates' Court and Family Court

What family cases does King's Lynn Magistrates' Court and Family Court deal with?

HM Courts and Tribunals Service lists this court for:

• 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 King's Lynn 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 a children or money dispute, 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 Norwich area took a median of 32.1 weeks from application to final order in April to June 2026, up from 23.0 weeks a year earlier. That is slower than the median of 24.7 weeks across England and Wales. 42% of cases finished within 26 weeks. At the end of June 2026, 712 children cases were still open in the Norwich area, and 14% 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. This area finishes a small number of cases each quarter, so its median can move a lot from one quarter to the next.

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 King's Lynn Magistrates' Court and Family Court to the Norwich 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 King's Lynn 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

• 0300 123 5577
  Enquiries: National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court, Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
• 0300 303 0642
  Enquiries: Divorce Contact Centre, Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm

Email

• [email protected]
  Family court: for all family matters
• [email protected]
  Enquiries
• [email protected]
  Adoption: for all adoption matters

Opening hours

• Court open: 9.00am to 4.30pm
• Counter open: By prior appointment only

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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.

• Parking: There are no parking facilities at this building. There is public parking nearby including disabled parking.
• Disabled access: This building has a lift covering the 1st and 2nd floors, plus level access into court rooms and hearing rooms. A ramp is available to support access through the witness entrance.
• Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome.
• Hearing Loop: This building has hearing enhancement facilities which are available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court office by telephone or e-mail if necessary. Please be aware that these facilities may not be compatible with all hearing devices.
• Lift: Lift available.
• Disabled toilet: Accessible toilets available.
• Refreshments: Refreshments can be obtained from cafes and a shop in the local area. A vending machines is also available in main court waiting area on first floor.
• Interview room: 4 interview rooms are available on the first floor.
• Children's waiting room: Children's waiting room available.
• Baby changing facility: Baby changing facilities are available in the accessible toilet on the first floor.
• Video facilities: Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
• Wireless network connection: Access to GovWiFi available.
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network: Lanyards available on request.
• Witness service: www.witnessservice.org.uk

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 King's Lynn

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

See divorce solicitors in Norfolk, with local costs.