Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland and it sits on land occupied since the Bronze Age and is steeped in history and culture as well as great shopping and friendly pubs alive with live music.  Belfast has seen a great deal of suffering during the violence which accompanied the partition of Ireland. The most recent conflict was known as The Troubles and in the 1970’s and 1980’s it was sadly one of the world’s most dangerous cities with a homicide rate of a staggering 31 per 100,000 people. City status was granted back in 1888 and it was a major centre for Irish Lines production. The city has two airports George Best belfast City Aiport and Belfast International Airport.

Learn about the history of the Titanic at Titanic Belfast, 1 Olympic Way, Queen’s Road, Titanic Quarter, Belfast BT3 9EP, a museum of several galleries presenting everything about the Titanic. The Harland and Wolff shipyard, which still exists today built the RMS titanic. It specialises in ship repair, conversion, offshore construction and is a heavy industrial company. It was founded in 1861 – Queens Parade, Belfast BT3 9DU

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Explore imposing Belfast Castle, Antrim Road, Belfast BT15 5GR

Belfast Cathedral can be found at Donegall Street, Belfast BT1 2HB

The historic Crumlin Road Gaol is a must-see at 53-55 Crumlin Road, Belfast BT14 6ST.

Relax at the beautiful Botanic Gardens at BT9 5EX. 

If you fancy a stroll, walk from Belfast Castle car park up to the peak of Cave Hill for the best panoramic views of the city. Cave Hill Country Park is based at Antrim Road, BT15 5GR.

Just an hour outside Belfast go to the see the most scenic ruins of the medieval castle of Dunluce, 87 Dunluce Road, Bushmills BT57 8UY.

Who can you turn to in Belfast if you need help and support with a family law matter?

MKB Law – 14 – 18 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT2 7BA “It is important to understand that the divorce does not end the financial obligations that arise within a marriage. To separate your finances, you must reach a financial settlement to decide how the assets of the marriage are to be split. The Family and Matrimonial team at MKB Law will ensure that you are informed on all decisions that must be taken, especially regarding children and finances.”

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Wilson Nesbitt, 3 Joy Street, Belfast, 36 Alfred Street, Belfast, BT2 8EP – they also have offices in County Down at 33, Hamilton Road, Bangor. BT20 4LF, Northern Ireland

McCann and McCann describe themselves as leading Belfast Solicitors and were established in 1980. Find them at 19-21 Church Street, Belfast BT1 1PG

Keenan Solicitors – “We provide a discreet and sensitive family law service, dealing with everything from divorce and financial disputes, to domestic violence and non-molestation orders, to Residence and Contact with children.” – 2 South Parade, Belfast, BT7 2GR

Francis Hanna & Co Solicitors – Francis Hanna & Co Solicitors, 32/36 May Street, Belfast BT1 4NZ – “At Francis Hanna & Co, we have a wealth of knowledge, skill and experience to advise and guide you through this challenging time and ensure that your rights are protected.  We represent both privately funded and legally aided clients in all aspects of divorce and separation”.

Sheridan & Leonard – 19/21 High Street, Belfast, BT1 2AA – “Domestic violence is a prominent problem in many relationships. Sometimes when a relationship ends or during a relationship you may require immediate protection. We offer prompt, non judgmental assistance if you find yourself in those circumstances. We provide experienced advice on obtaining Non Molestation Orders and Injunctions.”

O’Neill Solicitors – 135 Cromac Street, BT2 8JE – “Need help relating to family legal issues? To include divorce, judicial separation, contact, non-molestation orders and harassment orders. Children’s Law including Care Orders 8. Secure Accommodation Orders. All family issues dealt with discreetly and sensitively.”

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MSM Law Solicitors and Advocates – “We at MSM Law wish to provide you with a client focused and forward thinking approach to resolving your dispute. We understand you will wish to preserve the assets you have worked hard to build up, particularly if you have children. Our experienced Family Law team will explore with you whether an alternative dispute resolution and a less adversarial approach would work best. We will encourage the use of mediation and the Collaborative Law model where appropriate.” – Belfast City Centre Headquarters, MSM Chambers, 9-15 Queen Street, Belfast, BT1 6EA

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More about Divorce and Separation

Aside from pending divorce proceedings and everything which comes with that; lawyers, the family court, where are the kids going to live? What about the separation itself? There are a whole host of emotions around separating from a partner. You may have been with your partner for just a couple of years or twenty. The feelings will be much the same. 

A sense of relief can be the first feeling when it is accepted that a couple are well and truly done. It could be that one party has been abusive so the victim is relieved that the other person is moving on or maybe a spouse has had an extramarital affair and has been seeking forgiveness that their partner cannot bring themselves to give. Whatever the reasons for the break-up, there is often the momentary and pleasurable feeling of closure. 

However, anyone who has been through a separation and divorce knows that this relief doesn’t last for long as there is always so much to sort out, especially if you have children, a home, pets etc.…  Couples soon realise that they are not just breaking up from each other. Their lives have been entangled in many ways and it is more of an “uncoupling” task which takes hold. 

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There are in-laws. It may be that everyone used to get along brilliantly but with the divorce things have become very tricky. A brother-in-law may have been like a best friend but now he feels that blood is thicker than water and he should support his sister. Parents more often than not will take the side of their adult child as they feel it is their duty to support their own. Shock waves run through to the very core of what used to be, as progress in the untying of the knot starts to happen. 

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