Private and legally aided clients welcome Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
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belfast family law since 2006

Family law solicitors in Belfast, when your family is going through change.

Divorce, arrangements for children, social services involvement and protection orders. Led by Kristina Murray, a solicitor since 2000, for private and legally aided clients across Belfast.

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The Kristina Murray Solicitors office on the Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast
479 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast
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years in practiceEstablished in Belfast, September 2006

Children Order Panel memberTrusted to represent children and parents

  • Advanced Trial AdvocateExperienced in contested hearings
  • Trained mediatorCivil and commercial mediation
  • Former PresidentSolicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
  • Legal Services AgencySits on the Appeals Panel
  • Private and legal aidWe check what you qualify for
The matter in front of you

Eight reasons people call this office.

Open the one that fits. You will see what happens first, and whether legal aid may apply.

Divorce and separation

Whether you have just decided to separate or you are already in the middle of it, we explain your options under Northern Ireland law and help you make decisions you will not regret.

01A first conversation

We listen, explain the process in Northern Ireland and talk through whether mediation could help.

02A plan for children, home and money

We agree priorities with you and open discussions with the other side where that is safe.

03The court process, handled for you

We prepare the paperwork and represent you at any hearings.

Legal aid may be available, subject to a means and merits assessment by the Legal Services Agency Northern Ireland. We check this with you on your first call.

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How we help

Family law at the centre. Practical help around it.

Every matter is handled by a qualified solicitor who knows your case, from the first call to the final order.

A mother at home with her two young children

Children and family law

Contact and residence, care proceedings, adoption and representing children. Kristina is a member of the Children Order Panel.

  • Contact orders
  • Residence orders
  • Care proceedings
  • Adoption
Family law services
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Divorce, separation and finances

From the first conversation to the final financial settlement, including complex, high-value ancillary relief and civil partnership dissolution.

  • Divorce
  • Separation
  • Ancillary relief
  • Civil partnerships
Divorce solicitors in Belfast

Protection orders

Non-molestation and occupation orders, applied for quickly when you need to be kept safe.

Get protection

Criminal law

Advice and representation if you have been questioned, arrested or charged, in the police station and in court.

Criminal defence

Wills and probate

Straightforward wills, and calm guidance through probate after a death in Northern Ireland.

Probate solicitors in Belfast

Compensation claims

Hurt in an accident that was not your fault? We will tell you honestly whether you have a claim worth pursuing.

Talk about a claim
Kristina Murray, principal solicitor, in the Belfast office
Meet Kristina

You will deal with an experienced solicitor, not a call centre.

Kristina qualified in 2000 and opened the practice in 2006. She is known for family law, divorce and complex, high-value ancillary relief, and has a long record in residence and contact proceedings, adoption, care proceedings and cases involving social services.

2000Qualified as a solicitor
2006Opened the practice
2026Twenty years in Belfast

About Kristina Murray

What happens next

Three steps from worried to knowing where you stand.

  1. A short, private call

    Tell us what is happening. We check whether legal aid may cover your case and book your first appointment.

  2. Your first meeting

    We explain your options in plain English, including whether mediation could avoid court, and what each route is likely to cost.

  3. A clear plan

    You will know the next steps, the likely timescales and who is handling your case.

What clients say

Listened to. Supported. Represented.

From people we have helped through some of the hardest moments of their lives.

"Excellent dealing with issues about social workers and fighting a court order. Would highly recommend."
Client review, June 2020
"Delighted with this firm. They really listened to me and gave great advice. Thank you so much."
Client review, December 2021
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Talk to us in confidence.

Tell us a little about your situation and when it is safe to call. A solicitor will ring you back as soon as they can.

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Opening hours

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  • Monday to Friday9am to 5pm
  • Lunch1pm to 2pm
  • Saturday and SundayClosed

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Kristina Murray Solicitors
479 Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast BT4 3LJ

East Belfast, a short distance from Holywood and Dundonald.

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