Salisbury Law Courts

What family cases does Salisbury Law Courts deal with?

HM Courts and Tribunals Service lists this court for:

• 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.
• 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 bankruptcy, crime, High Court district registry work, housing possession, money claims, 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 Salisbury Law Courts 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 Swindon area took a median of 30.5 weeks from application to final order in April to June 2026, up from 22.8 weeks a year earlier. That is slower than the median of 24.7 weeks across England and Wales. 47% of cases finished within 26 weeks. At the end of June 2026, 487 children cases were still open in the Swindon area, and 11% 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 Salisbury Law Courts to the Swindon 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 Salisbury Law Courts?

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

Phone

• 01793 690 500
  Case progression
• 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: Children Act matters
• [email protected]
  Enquiries: Family & County Courts

Opening hours

• Court open: 8:45am to 5pm Monday to Friday
• Counter open: 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday

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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.

• Interview room: 10 interview rooms are available over all floors.
• Assistance dogs: Assisted dogs are welcome at this Court.
• Disabled access: This court has disabled access and limited disabled parking. There is lift access to all floors. Disabled toilets on all floors.
• Refreshments: Café on ground floor open between 8:45 and 14:15. Hot drinks vending machine facilities on the ground floor. Cold drinking water available on First and Second Floor.
• Baby changing facility: Baby changing facility available on the ground floor.
• Hearing Loop: This building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements. The Court Rooms (except the Tribunal Hearing Room) have a Hearing Loop facility.
• Wireless network connection: This court has wireless Internet access available within the building.
• Video facilities: Prison Video Link facilities are available for external video links and legal visits, together with separate video conferencing facilities. To book a booth, external video link or video conference email: general.winchester.crowncourt@justice.gov.uk for the Crown Court and wi-sewiltsmcadmin@justice.gov.uk for the Magistrates’ Court, subject heading Video link booking
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network: Lanyards available on request.
• No parking: There are no parking facilities at this building. There is paid parking 100m away on Wilton Road and there are bus stops for the Park and Ride at Wilton at the front of the building.
• Security arch: For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter the building. We have a security arch. Please alert the Security Officer if you have a pacemaker.
• Public toilets: There are public toilets, including disabled toilets, available on all floors.
• Prayer / Quiet room: A quiet room for prayer or contemplation is available on the second floor.
• Waiting Room: This building has waiting areas outside each Court and Hearing Room. There are separate waiting areas for witnesses.
• 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 Salisbury

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

See divorce solicitors in Wiltshire, with local costs.