Worcester Combined Court

What family cases does Worcester Combined 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.
• 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, 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 Worcester Combined 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 the Worcester area took a median of 14.2 weeks from application to final order in April to June 2026, down from 22.6 weeks a year earlier. That is quicker than the median of 24.7 weeks across England and Wales. 77% of cases finished within 26 weeks. At the end of June 2026, 291 children cases were still open in the Worcester area, and 5% 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 Worcester Combined Court to the Worcester 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 Worcester Combined 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

• 01905 730 838
  Counter appointments
• 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: Including C100 applications

Opening hours

• Court open: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm
• Counter service by appointment only
• Telephone enquiries answered: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• Bailiff office open: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 9:30pm

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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.

• Refreshments: Hot and cold drinks vending machines are available on the ground floor. Free Chilled water is available on the Ground Floor
• Interview room: 10 interview/consultation rooms are available on the lower ground floor.
• Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome.
• Baby changing facility: Baby changing facilities are located in the ladies toilets on the lower ground floor.
• Disabled access: This builidng has side access ramp. Please alert Court Office if you require assistance.
• Wireless network connection: Wi-Fi is available to all legal representatives.
• Security arch: We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker. For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter the building.
• Hearing Loop: The building has hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement. Please contact the Court Office on 01905 73080.
• Public toilets: Toilets are available on the lower ground floor.
• Disabled toilet: An accessible toilet is available and located on the ground floor. The key is available from Security Desk.
• Lift: Lifts are available in the building in this building to access the lower ground, first and second floors. A wheelchair lift is available between the ground floor and main lift area.
• Witness service: www.witnessservice.org.uk
• Parking: Two parking spaces are available for blue badge holders directly outside the building. There are no other parking facilities at this venue however paid off site parking is available within 500m, Sansome Walk, WR1 1DF and 1500m Pitchcroft, WR2 2WD. Public Transport is available nearby.
• Video facilities: Video Links facilities are only available if pre-booked, Please contact the Listing Section on 01905 730800 to make a booking.
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network: Lanyards available on request.

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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