The Family Procedure Rules 2010

Where proceedings under this Part may be heard

7.23.  A case, other than one dealt with under rule 7.20(2)(a), may be heard, where it is proceeding in the court set out in column 1 of the following table—

(a) in matrimonial proceedings, at the place referred to in column 2;

(b) in civil partnership proceedings, at the place referred to in column 3.

	Matrimonial Proceedings	Civil Partnership Proceedings
A county court.	Any divorce county court designated as a court of trial.	Any civil partnership proceedings county court designated as a court of trial.
The principal registry when proceedings are treated as pending in a county court.	The Royal Courts of Justice.	The Royal Courts of Justice.
The High Court (including the principal registry other than when proceedings are treated as pending in a county court.).	a) The Royal Courts of Justice. a) Any court at which sittings of the High Court in matrimonial proceedings are authorised.	b) The Royal Courts of Justice. b) Any court at which sittings of the High Court in civil partnership proceedings are authorised.