The Ministry of Justice has published its quarterly statistics on the type and volume of cases received and processed by the family courts of England and Wales from October to December 2025.
Key facts
- Who: People who use family court statistics, including those who take part in the Ministry of Justice's user consultation on the publication.
- From: 26 March 2026
- Source: Family court statistics quarterly: October to December 2025
The Ministry of Justice published Family Court Statistics Quarterly (FCSQ) on 26 March 2026. It covers the last quarter of 2025, from October to December.
The report shows the volume of cases dealt with by the family courts over time. It also breaks the figures down for the main types of case. It presents the latest statistics on the type and volume of cases received and processed through the family court system of England and Wales.
The material in this publication was formerly contained in Court Statistics Quarterly, a publication that combined civil, family and criminal court statistics.
User consultation
The Ministry of Justice is conducting a consultation on FCSQ. It says it wants to ensure the content is understood and valued by all users. The consultation is meant to help identify and prioritise improvements and to understand how stakeholders use the statistics.
Taking part means completing a 10-minute online survey by 23 April.
Pre-release access
The publication lists the postholders who are given pre-release access to the quarterly statistics for up to 24 hours, in addition to Ministry of Justice professional and production staff. The list covers roles at the Ministry of Justice, including the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, ministers, private secretaries and press officers. It also covers the Head Analyst, Data and Digital Team at the Judicial Office, and senior postholders at His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), including the Chief Executive, the Chief Financial Officer and the Director of Operations.
What this means for people who use family court statistics
The report gives an overview of the type and volume of cases passing through the family courts of England and Wales in the last quarter of 2025, with a breakdown for the main types of case.
Anyone who wishes to take part in the consultation can complete the 10-minute online survey by 23 April.
Sources
- Ministry of Justice, Family court statistics quarterly: October to December 2025, published 26 March 2026.