BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
Divorce in Belfast
Northern Ireland Law | Royal Courts of Justice | Family Court Belfast
345K
Population
£593
Court Filing Fee
£900+
Avg. Solicitor Cost
Different
NI Law
Northern Ireland has its own family law system under the Matrimonial Causes (Northern Ireland) Order 1978. While similar to England & Wales, there are key differences in procedures and grounds for divorce. The Family Proceedings Court handles most divorces.
Belfast Area Courts
Royal Courts of Justice Belfast
Chichester Street, Belfast BT1 3JF
High Court family divisionBelfast Family Court
Laganside Courts, Oxford Street, Belfast BT1 3LL
Main family court for BelfastLisburn Courthouse
Railway Street, Lisburn BT28 1XP
Lisburn and Castlereagh areaNewtownards Courthouse
Mill Street, Newtownards BT23 4LU
Ards and North Down areaBelfast Divorce Resources
Law Centre NI
Free legal advice services
Citizens Advice Belfast
Free information and guidance
Family Mediation NI
Northern Ireland mediation services
Law Society of NI
Find a family solicitor
Northern Ireland Divorce Law
Financial Provision
NI courts consider:
- Fair division of assets
- Contributions to marriage
- Future needs of parties
- Welfare of children
Child Maintenance
CMS applies in Northern Ireland:
- Same UK-wide CMS formula
- Child Maintenance Service handles cases
- Enforcement available
- Collect & Pay option
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