Weston-Super-Mare County Court and Family Court

What family cases does Weston-Super-Mare County Court and Family Court 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.

The building also deals with housing possession and money claims, so you may share the waiting areas and security queue with people attending other kinds of case.

Do I need to go to Weston-Super-Mare County Court and Family 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 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 South West region took a median of 25.1 weeks from application to final order in April to June 2026, down from 27.1 weeks a year earlier. That is slower than the median of 24.7 weeks across England and Wales. 51% of cases finished within 26 weeks. At the end of June 2026, 4,826 children cases were still open in the South West region, and 14% 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 Weston-Super-Mare County Court and Family Court reports under, so these figures are for the South West region 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 Weston-Super-Mare County Court and Family 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

• 01934 528 700 option 1
  Enquiries: Attachment of earnings
• 01934 528 540
  Enquiries: Warrant of Control
• 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]
  Enquiries: For contact outside of court telephone answering times
• [email protected]
  Enquiries: Warrant Team

Opening hours

• Counter service by appointment only: 10am to 2pm
• Telephone enquiries answered: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

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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.

• Parking: There is a large public car park available on site including spaces for blue badge holders.
• Disabled toilet: Accessible toilets are available and are located on the ground and first floors. Lifts are available to first floor.
• Waiting Room: This building has a public waiting area outside each court or hearing room.
• Hearing Loop: The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangment.
• Video facilities: Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement).
• Lift: Lifts are available in this building to access the first floor. The lift is able to accommodate wheelchairs up to 80cm wide and 820kg
• Wireless network connection: Public WiFi is available.
• Public toilets: Public toilets are available on the ground floor.
• Interview room: Three interview rooms on upper floor and four in the family suite.
• Baby changing facility: Baby changing facilities are located in the disabled toilets on the ground and first floors.
• Refreshments: Snacks, hot and cold drinks vending machines are available on the 1st floor.
• Witness care: A secure witness suite is available
• Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome.
• Disabled access: This building has level access to the building entrance and all floors, lifts to all floors and level access into courtrooms.
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network: Lanyards available on request.

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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