Francis Hanna & Co UNCONFIRMED

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Divorce law in Northern Ireland

Francis Hanna & Co is based in Belfast, so a case handled here will normally proceed under the law of Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland did not adopt the no-fault divorce reforms introduced in England and Wales in 2022. Divorce still requires proof that the marriage has broken down irretrievably on one of the recognised grounds, which include unreasonable behaviour, adultery, desertion, two years' separation with consent, or five years' separation without it. The older decree nisi and decree absolute terminology remains in use.

Financial matters are dealt with under Northern Ireland's own matrimonial legislation. Because the law and procedure differ from both Scotland and England and Wales, you should take advice from a solicitor qualified in Northern Ireland.

General information only, and the law changes — check the current position with a solicitor before acting on anything here. Read our fuller guide to divorce in Northern Ireland.

Checking this firm is properly regulated

Anyone offering legal services in Northern Ireland as a solicitor must be regulated. Before you instruct Francis Hanna & Co — or any firm on this directory — confirm their current standing directly with the Law Society of Northern Ireland. That register is the authoritative source; a listing on this site is not a substitute for it and is not a recommendation.

It is also worth asking who would actually run your case day to day, since the person you first speak to is not always the person who will handle the work.