civil partnership dissolutions

From December 2005 same-sex couples have been able to register their relationship to obtain legal recognition and be recognised as 'civil partners' in a civil partnership.

The law concerning civil partnerships covers not only the rights and responsibilities between the partners, but also rights relating to:

  • children
  • finances
  • child support
  • home occupancy rights
  • protection from violence
  • beneficiary rights with regards to property and possessions in the event of death of either party (however, it is always safest to make a Will to ensure your assets are divided exactly as you would want them to be)
If your civil partnership breaks down, we can talk you through the legal process and give advice on what to expect, helping you to make sense of your situation to enable you to move forward in the swiftest way possible.

'Dissolution' is the term used to describe the termination of a civil partnership, and the dissolution process is similar in many ways to that of divorce.  

We can also work alongside you to negotiate an agreement regarding financial settlement and child arrangements if relevant.