Mold Justice Centre

Mold Justice Centre is a family court in Mold that deals with children and adoption cases. You're most likely to come here for a hearing about arrangements for your children, not for the divorce itself, which is handled centrally online.

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What family cases does Mold 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.
  • Adoption, including applications by step-parents.
  • Domestic Abuse Protection Orders, a newer order being introduced area by area.

The building also deals with bankruptcy, crime, employment, High Court district registry work, housing possession, money claims and single justice procedure cases, so you may share the waiting areas and security queue with people attending other kinds of case.

Do I need to go to Mold 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 North Wales area took a median of 13.9 weeks from application to final order in April to June 2026, up from 12.8 weeks a year earlier. That is quicker than the median of 24.7 weeks across England and Wales. 83% of cases finished within 26 weeks. At the end of June 2026, 251 children cases were still open in the North Wales area, and 3% of those had been open for more than a year.

AreaMedianA year earlierWithin 26 weeksCases finished
North Wales area13.9 weeks12.8 weeks83%191
Wales11.0 weeks10.0 weeks89%891
England and Wales24.7 weeks26.4 weeks52%12,005

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 Mold Justice Centre to the North Wales 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 Mold 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 Mon to Thu 9am to 5pm Fri 9am to 4:30pm
  • 0300 303 5174
    Welsh language helpline: for Welsh, speakers County Court
  • 0300 303 5178
    Welsh language helpline: for Welsh, speakers
  • 0300 303 0642
    Enquiries: Divorce Contact centre Mon to Thu 9am to 5pm Fri 9am to 4:30pm
  • 0300 303 5171
    Welsh language helpline: Welsh speakers Divorce

Email

Opening hours

  • Court open: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday;Dydd Llun i Ddydd Gwener
  • Counter open: County Court/Llys Sifil 10am to 2pm
  • Telephone enquiries answered: 9am to 5pm

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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: Cafe available Vending machines available
  • Video facilities: Video Conference Only
  • Wireless network connection: This court has wireless Internet access
  • Waiting Room: Waiting room available
  • Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome.
  • Disabled access: This building has level access to the building entrance, and court room.
  • Interview room: Consultation rooms are available at this court
  • Children's waiting room: This Court has a childrens room facility.
  • Hearing Loop: This court has a hearing loop system.
  • Baby changing facility: Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the ground floor
  • 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 Wales, Cafcass Cymru 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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Court information from HM Courts and Tribunals Service, Find a court or tribunal, last checked 20 October 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Waiting times from the Ministry of Justice, Family Court Statistics Quarterly: April to June 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.