Ryan Giggs will stand trial next week accused of controlling and coercive behaviour towards his ex-partner.
The former Manchester United star was originally due to face a number of allegations in January, however, proceedings were put back to Monday.
And an asbestos alert at Manchester Crown Court, which saw the building closed, prompted worries that the trial could face another delay.
A potential site of the carcinogen was discovered in a basement of the court, which was built in the 1960s.
Some urgent cases have been transferred to the city's other crown court at Minshull Street, with others switched to Bolton.