Visiting Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre — practical guide
REVIEWED BY: Sean McNamara on 2026-08-31
Address and contact
Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre Priory Courts, 33 Bull Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, B4 6DS
Phone: 0121 681 3033; 0121 681 3010; 0121 250 6764; 0121 250 6395
Family enquiries (national): 0300 123 5577 (Monday–Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm).
What this court handles
- Adoption
- Bankruptcy
- business and property
- civil partnership
- divorce hearings
- Domestic abuse (FL401, non-molestation, occupation)
- female genital mutilation
- Financial remedy (money and property)
Facilities and access
- Contact the court to confirm facilities and access arrangements.
Before you travel
1. Confirm your hearing — your notice of hearing names the court and room. If in doubt, phone the court with your case number. 2. Arrive early — aim for 30–45 minutes before your listed time to clear security and find your courtroom. 3. Bring ID and your case papers — photo ID, your hearing notice, bundle/position statement (3 copies: you, the judge, the other side). 4. Security search — court security operates like airport security; arrive with time to spare and leave sharp items out. 5. Ask for the family counter — family cases are handled separately from civil/criminal listings at combined centres.
On the day
- Check the court list (usually displayed near the entrance) for your case number and courtroom.
- If a Support Through Court volunteer is available, they can help you find your room and settle.
- Ask an usher if you need adjustments — quiet room, extra time, or to sit away from the other party.
Related guides
General information only — not legal advice. Source: HMCTS find-a-court data for Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre (verified 2026-08-31). Always confirm details with the court before travelling.
Content verified against the official HMCTS court directory, gov.uk forms and fees pages, and the professional body registers (SRA, FMC, Bar Council). Last reviewed September 2026.