Welshpool Magistrates' Court

What family cases does Welshpool Magistrates' Court 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.

The building also deals with bankruptcy, crime, employment, 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 Welshpool Magistrates' Court 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 Wales took a median of 11.0 weeks from application to final order in April to June 2026, up from 10.0 weeks a year earlier. That is quicker than the median of 24.7 weeks across England and Wales. 89% of cases finished within 26 weeks. At the end of June 2026, 1,179 children cases were still open in Wales, and 3% 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.

The Ministry of Justice publishes waiting times for each Designated Family Judge area, the groups of courts each led by a senior family judge. We haven't been able to confirm which area Welshpool Magistrates' Court reports under, so these figures are for Wales as a whole.

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 Welshpool Magistrates' Court?

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
  Civil court: National Contact Centre for Civil & Family Court Mon to Thu 9am to 5pm Fri 9am to 4:30pm
• 0300 303 5178
  Welsh language helpline: for Welsh, speakers
• 0300 303 5178
  Welsh language helpline: Welsh speakers
• 0300 303 0642
  County court: Divorce Contact centre Mon to Thu 9am to 5pm Fri 9am to 4:30pm
• 0300 303 5171
  Welsh language helpline: Welsh Speakers

Email

• [email protected]
  Enquiries: Family Court
• [email protected]
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Opening hours

• Court open: Dydd Llun i Ddydd Iau/Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm
• Counter open: 10am to 2pm

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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.

• Disabled access: Disabled access facilities (please contact the venue for details)
• Hearing Loop: This court has a hearing loop system
• Interview room: Interview / Consultation rooms are available at this court
• Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome.
• Waiting Room: Waiting room available
• Video facilities: Video conference facilities
• Baby changing facility: This court has baby changing facilities
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network: Lanyards available on request.
• Wireless network connection: this court hasd wireless internet access
• 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.

We don't yet list a family solicitor or mediator based in Welshpool. Find a family solicitor or mediator who works across England and Wales, or ask us to match you with two or three who cover your area.