Civil Partnership Dissolution Solicitors
Couples of the same sex, as well as those of the opposite sex, can now choose between getting married or having a civil partnership.
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Civil Partnership Dissolution
Sadly, just like some marriages, civil partnerships can also break down. They can be legally ended by dissolution proceedings. You can apply to end your civil partnership if you have been in the partnership for more than a year. Like divorce law, you have to apply to a court to do this and it usually takes around 6 months to complete.
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At Mayo Wynne Baxter, our team is here to help. For a confidential and personal consultation on civil partnership dissolution, contact us today.
Our specialist civil partnership dissolution solicitors look after clients across Sussex, with offices in Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, Eastbourne, East Grinstead, Lewes, Peacehaven, Seaford, Storrington, Tunbridge Wells as well as London.
Law change overview
In April 2022, the law changed, introducing the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act, to make civil partnership dissolution more straightforward and in line with the process of getting a divorce.
The Act means that now either one person or both partners can start civil partnership dissolution proceedings, without the need to apportion blame or even give a reason for ending the partnership.
Our team will be able to fully advise on this change to the law and any details of processes and procedures.
Our specialist civil partnership dissolution solicitors look after clients across Sussex, with offices in Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, Eastbourne, East Grinstead, Lewes, Peacehaven, Seaford and Storrington, as well as London.
Where to start with dissolving your civil partnership
Similar to getting a divorce, there are several key things to consider when choosing to end your civil partnership. Once you have checked you are eligible to do so and have been in your partnership for more than a year, you and your partner should think about the following:
- Whether you want to make a joint or sole application to end your partnership
- Arrangements for looking after any children, including child maintenance payments, if applicable
- Dividing your money and your property.
Within a civil partnership, each person is entitled to make the equivalent financial claims when ending the partnership as individuals do in marriage and divorce. This means that you should consider a financial settlement as part of the dissolution to protect yourself and your individual circumstances for the future.
Further information and advice regarding arrangements for children and for dividing your assets can be found on the following pages:
You may also find it useful to contact Rainbow Families, an informal social and support group for LGBTQ+ parents and their children.
Civil partnership dissolution: The process
The process required to end your civil partnership is essentially the same as getting a divorce and can be divided into six steps. Read our step-by-step guide here
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