Manchester Civil Justice Centre (Civil and Family Courts)

Address and opening hours

• Court open: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm
• Counter service by appointment only: Strictly Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm (call 0300 123 5577)
• Telephone enquiries answered: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (please note that the cut-off time for payment of fees is 4pm)

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What this court deals with

• Adoption
• Bankruptcy
• Children
• Divorce
• Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPOs)
• Domestic violence
• FGM
• Financial Remedy
• Forced marriage
• High Court District Registry
• Housing possession
• Immigration
• Money claims
• Social security

Before you send or go

• ✓The Business and Property Courts and the King's Bench have their own phone numbers and inboxes. The Business and Property inbox is marked "no housing queries", while the civil enquiries inbox is the one listed as including housing.
• ✓The bailiffs phone line is answered only between 7:30am and 10:30am.
• ✓Phone enquiries are answered until 5pm, but the cut-off for paying fees is 4pm.
• ✓C100 applications go to the family applications inbox, which is separate from the divorce and family orders inboxes.
• ✓The building has no parking, and the listing points to an NCP car park on Bridge Street. Everyone entering is searched by security.

Forms people file at this court

• N244 – Application notice during a caseFill it in again
• N180 – Small claims directions questionnaireFill it in again
• N181 – Directions questionnaire for larger claimsFill it in again
• EX160 – Help with court fees applicationFill it in again
• N5 – Claim for possession of propertyFill it in again
• N119 – Particulars of claim for possessionFill it in again
• C100 – Child arrangements applicationFill it in again

Already have a case at this court? Fill in the N244 application notice once and reuse your details next time.

Access and facilities

• No parking. There are no parking facilities at this building. There is an NCP car park available on Bridge Street or for alternative car parking in the city centre please see the following link: www.manchester.gov.uk/homepage/915/car_parking_in_the_city_centre
• Disabled access. This building has lifts to all floors, and level access in to court rooms and hearing rooms.
• Assistance dogs. Assistance dogs are welcome.
• Hearing Loop. This court has loop hearing facilities and a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement.
• Security arch. For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
• Lift. Lifts are available in this building to access all floors.
• Public toilets. Public toilets are available on all floors.
• Disabled toilet. Accessible toilets are available and are located on all floors. Lifts are available to these floors.
• Refreshments. The cafeteria is open Monday to Friday (except Public and Bank Holidays) 8:30am until 2pm. Chilled water is available.
• Interview room. Interview/consultation rooms are available at this court.
• Waiting Room. This building has a public waiting area on the ground floor and a separate witness waiting area. Please ask for details. This building has a public waiting area outside each court or hearing room.
• Children's waiting room. A separate waiting room is available for people who have had to bring children with them. Children must be supervised at all times.
• Baby changing facility. Baby changing facilities are available and located on the ground floor.
• Prayer / Quiet room. A quiet room for prayer or contemplation is available at this court.
• Video facilities. Court/hearing room video conferencing facilities and prison to court video link facilities are available (by prior arrangement). For queries please contact the relevant listing team.
• Wireless network connection. Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the building. Please see the notices and follow the link.
• Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network. Lanyards available on request.

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