Luton Justice Centre

What family cases does Luton Justice Centre 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.
• Divorce, dissolution and judicial separation. New divorce applications go to the central HMCTS divorce service, not to this court, but a local court can hear a divorce case that needs a judge, for example if it is disputed.
• 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.
• Forced marriage protection orders.
• Female genital mutilation (FGM) protection orders.

The building also deals with bankruptcy, High Court district registry work, housing possession, money claims 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 Luton Justice Centre 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 Luton area took a median of 46.0 weeks from application to final order in April to June 2026, up from 44.9 weeks a year earlier. That is slower than the median of 24.7 weeks across England and Wales. 24% of cases finished within 26 weeks. At the end of June 2026, 858 children cases were still open in the Luton area, and 23% 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 Luton Justice Centre to the Luton 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 Luton Justice Centre?

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]
  Adoption

Opening hours

• Court open: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
• Counter service by appointment only: 10am to 2pm (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.

• Public toilets: There are public toilets.
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network: Lanyards available on request.
• Prayer / Quiet room: There is a prayer/quiet room.
• Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome.
• Children's waiting room: This Court has a childrens room facility.
• Hearing Loop: The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the Court office by telephone or email if necessary.
• Baby changing facility: Baby changing facilities are available.
• Interview room: There are interview rooms.
• Lift: There is a lift to all floors of the building.
• Disabled access: This building has a lift to the fourth and fifth floors and level access in the hearing rooms.
• Video facilities: Video conference facilities excluding prison to court video links.
• Disabled toilet: This building has disabled toilets.
• Parking: There is parking available at the Mall, please check their website for details, there is also other parking near by.
• Refreshments: There are refreshment facilities within the Mall.
• Security arch: There are security arches.
• Waiting Room: There is a waiting room
• Wireless network connection: There is wireless network connection.
• Hearing Loop: This building has hearing loops.

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.

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