Family Court Listings — Today, Tuesday, 12 May 2026
There are 163 courts across 9 regions in England and Wales. Family Courts handle family law matters including divorce, child arrangements, adoption, domestic abuse orders, and financial settlements.All listings are sourced daily from HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS).
HMCTS data last refreshed . Refreshed multiple times daily from HMCTS.
Get Alerts for Any Court
Free SMS & email alerts when cases are listed. No subscription needed.
How to Use Family Court Listings
- Find your court from the directory below, organised by region.
- Select a court to view today's hearings with times, courtrooms, and judges.
- Search by case reference or party name to find a specific hearing.
- Set up a free alert to get SMS or email notifications when cases are listed.
London
Midlands
National
North East
North West
South East
South West
Wales
Yorkshire and Humberside
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out who's in Family Court today?
CauseAlert publishes today's cause list for every Family Court in England and Wales. Each listing shows case references, party names (where published by HMCTS), hearing times, and courtrooms. Create a free alert to be notified when specific names or cases are listed.
What is a cause list?
A cause list is the official daily schedule published by HMCTS for each court in England and Wales. It lists every case by time, courtroom, judge, and hearing type for a given day. CauseAlert aggregates cause lists from all 163 Family Courts in England and Wales, updated hourly.
What cases are being heard in Family Courts today?
Today's hearings at every Family Court in England and Wales are listed by CauseAlert with case references, hearing types, courtrooms, times, and judges as published by HMCTS. The cause list updates throughout the day as HMCTS releases revisions.
What is a Family Court?
Family Courts handle cases involving children, divorce, domestic violence, and adoption. They aim to protect the welfare of children and resolve family disputes.
Are Family Courts hearings open to the public?
Most Family Court hearings are held in private to protect the welfare of children. Accredited journalists can attend most hearings with reporting restrictions.
What kinds of cases are heard at Family Courts?
Family Courts hear care proceedings, private law children matters, divorce and finance, non-molestation orders, and adoption.
Where can I find Family Court sentencing results?
CauseAlert shows scheduled hearings at every Family Court in England and Wales, including cases listed for sentencing. However, outcomes (verdicts and sentences) are not published through HMCTS cause lists. For sentencing remarks, check the Judiciary website at judiciary.uk or local news coverage.
Where can I see tomorrow's Family Courts listings?
HMCTS typically publishes tomorrow's cause list by 4pm today. CauseAlert mirrors every published listing for every Family Court in England and Wales — browse the directory at https://www.causealert.com/family-court-listings, open the court you're interested in, and select tomorrow's date. Or set up a free alert to be notified the moment a matching case is listed.
How do I set up alerts for Family Courts hearings?
CauseAlert provides free SMS and email alerts for any court hearing. Create an account at causealert.com and add a subscription for any Family Court, case reference, or party name — you'll be notified whenever a matching hearing is listed.
Other Court Types
Court data sourced from HM Courts & Tribunals Service, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Crown copyright.