Swansea Civil Justice Centre

What family cases does Swansea Civil 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.
• Financial remedy: court orders about money, property and pensions when you divorce, including hearings when a couple can't agree. See Form A and our guide to Form E.
• 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 bankruptcy, employment, 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 Swansea Civil 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 how to split money and property, 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 Swansea area took a median of 10.6 weeks from application to final order in April to June 2026, up from 9.9 weeks a year earlier. That is quicker than the median of 24.7 weeks across England and Wales. 93% of cases finished within 26 weeks. At the end of June 2026, 410 children cases were still open in the Swansea area, and 4% 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 Swansea Civil Justice Centre to the Swansea 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 Swansea Civil 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 Civil and Family court
• 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

• [email protected]
  Enquiries: Family Private Law
• [email protected]
  Financial Remedy

Opening hours

• Counter open: 10am to 2pm
• Counter service by appointment only: Family/Teulu by appointment only/trwy apwyntiad yn unig email/ebostio: [email protected]
• County Court open: Sifil/Civil by appointment only/trwy apwyntiad yn unig email/ebostio: [email protected]

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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.

• Wireless network connection: WIFI for Court Users
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network: Lanyards available on request.
• Parking: Public parking is not available at this Court. There is an NCP car park at the rear of the building.
• Refreshments: Hot and cold drinks vending machines are available on the 2nd floor in the waiting area outside court Room 5.
• Children's waiting room: This court has a childrens room facility.
• Interview room: consultation rooms are available at this court.
• Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome.
• Disabled access: Disabled access and disabled toilet
• Hearing Loop: This court has a hearing loop system.
• Baby changing facility: Baby changing facilities are available.
• Video facilities: Court/hearing room video facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.

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.

Family solicitors and mediators near Swansea

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

See divorce solicitors in South Wales, with local costs.