Specialists in family law

McIlvenny Law
Divorce and Family Law Specialists

Professional and experienced

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McIlvenny Law is a boutique family law firm operating in Belfast and across Northern Ireland. Founded by leading divorce and family lawyer Peter McIlvenny, our experience spans all areas of family law including divorce and separation, financial settlements, children and cohabitation.

Nothing in life is more important than family

The breakdown of a marriage, partnership or any family relationship can be the most difficult challenge a person can face. McIlvenny Law provides clear, concise and expert advice to guide our clients through the often complex processes of family law.

McIlvenny Law

Our Practice Areas

We offer the full suite of family law services and are committed to providing a first-class service with personal and practical advice. We start by ensuring that we understand your situation, your needs and what you would like to achieve. Then, we provide clear advice on the options available to you, keeping you updated every step of the way.

Divorce & Civil Partnerships

We appreciate that making the decision to file for divorce, or having been served with a divorce petition, can feel overwhelming.

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

A prenuptial agreement is a formal written agreement entered into before marriage / civil partnership to record the financial arrangements.

Children

Parenting does not end with the breakdown of a relationship and we understand that

Financial Settlement

We understand that settling finances can be a difficult part of a marriage or civil partnership dissolution. We have extensive experience in securing financial settlements.

professional and experienced family lawyer

Why choose us

We listen

We will listen carefully to your needs and give you straightforward legal advice based upon those needs.

Transparent Fees

We will be fully transparent in outlining upfront any potential costs.

Let us take the stress away

We will always try to mitigate the stresses of family law proceedings.

Clear Communication

We will always try to avoid legal jargon to ensure that our advice is clear and understandable.

Experience

We will provide continuity of services of a senior, experienced family lawyer who will be your advisor throughout your legal journey.

We Look At The Law Differently

What Our Clients Say

My experience with McIlvenny Law has been nothing but positive. Peter is extremely helpful, professional and kept me fully informed at every stage of the process. He has helped navigate me through a very stressful time in my life. I would definitely recommend McIlvenny Law.
Ciara P
I had occasion to meet with Peter following the breakdown of my marriage and subsequent disagreement between myself and ex-wife with regards to child custody. For anyone who knows the heartache and angst not being able to see your own children can cause, I felt it all. From the very beginning Peter was a true gentleman, navigating me through the quagmire with professionalism and empathy at every turn. His solid advice and tireless work ethic left me at ease, which resulted in my being successfully granted joint child custody on two separate occasions.
I have no reservations whatsoever in recommending McIlvenny Law to anyone who finds themselves in such an unenviable position of separation, divorce or child custody arrangements, and know he will extend the same excellent service to every one of his clients.
Adam F
I had the pleasure of working with Peter @ McIlvenny Law for my legal matter, and I cannot recommend his services enough. From start to finish he was professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I was refused representation by other solicitors due to the complexities of my matter. Peter listened and took my case despite how complex it may have read. Throughout the process, Peter was always available to answer my questions and provide updates on my case. He was prompt in his communication and always made sure I was informed and comfortable with the decisions being made. What impressed me most was his attention to detail and his ability to anticipate potential issues before they arose. Peter went above and beyond to ensure that my case was handled with care and that my rights were protected. Overall, I had an excellent experience working with Peter and would highly recommend his services to anyone in need of legal assistance. Thank you, Peter, for your hard work and dedication to my case! Like
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