Birmingham Civil and Family Justice Centre

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What brings you here?

Pick the one that matches your situation

I've received a letter from this court

A claim form, hearing notice, judgment, or other correspondence — see how to respond.

I have a hearing or my claim has been defended

Allocation, directions questionnaires, what happens at the hearing, costs and appeals.

I can't afford the court fee

Apply for help with fees (form EX160) if you're on benefits or low income.

I owe a CCJ but can't pay it all at once

Ask the court to let you pay by instalments using form N245 — keeps you out of enforcement.

I want to clear a paid CCJ

If you've paid a county court judgment, apply for a certificate of satisfaction (form N443).

I won my case but they won't pay

Enforce a judgment with a warrant of control, attachment of earnings, or charging order.

Opening hours

Court open

Monday to Friday

9am to 5pm

Counter open

By prior appointment only 10:00am to 14:00pm (except High Court and Administrative Court 10:00am to 16:00pm)

Telephone enquiries answered

Monday to Friday

9am to 5pm

Services available

Adoption

Bankruptcy

Business and Property

Childcare arrangements if you separate from your partner

Civil partnership

Divorce hearings

Domestic abuse

Female Genital Mutilation

Financial Remedy

Forced marriage

High Court cases – serious or high profile criminal or civil law cases

Housing

Immigration and asylum

Money claims

Pathfinder – for Private Law Proceedings

Benefits

Accessibility & facilities

Parking

Closest multi-story parking facilities are in Newton Street and Albert Street, approx 5 minutes walk away.

Accessibility features

Wheelchair access in to the building, lifts to all floors.

Lanyards available on request.

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Hearing enhancement facilities available by prior arrangement.

Security arch

Disabled toilet located on every floor.

Refreshments are available via vending machine on 1st, 2nd and 6th floors. Water is available on all floors.

Interview rooms are available on all floors.

Baby changing facilities are available in the disabled toilets on the 2nd floor

Prayer / Quiet room located 4th floor.

Court/hearing room video facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available by prior arrangement.

Wireless internet access available.

Assistance dogs welcome

Sunflower scheme available

Court/hearing room video facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.

Languages

English

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Professional access scheme

This court participates in the scheme.

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