Teesside Combined Court Centre

What family cases does Teesside Combined Court 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.
• Domestic Abuse Protection Orders, a newer order being introduced area by area.
• Forced marriage protection orders.
• Female genital mutilation (FGM) protection orders.

The building also deals with bankruptcy, crime, 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 Teesside Combined Court 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 Cleveland and South Durham area took a median of 21.8 weeks from application to final order in April to June 2026, down from 23.0 weeks a year earlier. That is quicker than the median of 24.7 weeks across England and Wales. 60% of cases finished within 26 weeks. At the end of June 2026, 512 children cases were still open in the Cleveland and South Durham area, and 10% 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 Teesside Combined Court Centre to the Cleveland and South Durham 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 Teesside Combined Court 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

• 01642 340 000
  Enquiries
• 01642 343058
  County court: County Court Listing, Civil/Family
• 01642 343033
  Family court: Family, Private Law

Email

• [email protected]
  Adoption
• [email protected]
  Pre and post court

Opening hours

• Counter open: 10am to 2pm (County Court)(Llys Sirol)

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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.

• Video facilities: Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement)
• Interview room: Five Consultation Rooms available in District Judges. sixteen on the Court floor.
• Parking: There is no public parking available at the Court site. Paid off-site parking is available in close proximity at Fry Street & France Street, however, there are two parking spaces available for blue badge holders directly outside the Court building on Elm Street.
• Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome.
• Disabled access: Disabled access and disabled toilet
• Wireless network connection: Access to GovWifi available.
• 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 in the disabled toilets on the ground floor
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network: Lanyards available on request.
• Witness service: www.witnessservice.org.uk

No separate waiting room is listed. If you're worried about seeing your ex at court, tell the court in advance: you can ask for measures such as separate waiting areas, different arrival times or a screen in the courtroom.

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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