
Entering into a civil partnership, or understanding your rights within one, can raise important legal questions. Our civil partnership solicitors in Eastbourne provide clear, sensitive and practical legal advice to help you understand your options and protect your interests.
We support individuals and couples across Sussex with tailored civil partnership legal advice, including guidance on rights, responsibilities and future planning. Our approach is inclusive, respectful and focused on providing clarity at every stage.
Based in Eastbourne, our civil partnership solicitors support clients across Sussex, including Brighton, Lewes, Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas. Where appropriate, we also assist clients with wider legal needs through our established office network.
Your matter will be handled by experienced family law specialists, with a consistent and supportive approach throughout.
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Our family law team advises on all legal aspects of civil partnerships, including:
We take the time to understand your circumstances and provide advice that reflects your individual needs.
Civil partnerships are commonly chosen by same-sex couples, and we have extensive experience advising LGBTQ+ clients on family law matters. Our solicitors provide a welcoming and inclusive environment, offering advice that recognises the specific legal considerations that may apply.
We are committed to ensuring all clients feel supported, respected and confident in the legal guidance they receive.
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We are a family law solicitor that prioritises client care and providing expert, bespoke legal advice on all family law issues.

You are not legally required to use a solicitor to enter a civil partnership. However, legal advice can help you understand your rights, responsibilities and any financial or property implications before proceeding.
The cost of civil partnership legal advice depends on the type of guidance you need and the complexity of your situation. Solicitors will usually explain likely costs clearly at an early stage so you understand your options.
Yes. Civil partnership advice focuses on entering into and living within a civil partnership. Advice on ending a civil partnership, including financial separation, is handled separately under civil partnership dissolution.
Yes. Civil partnership solicitors regularly advise same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ families, offering inclusive legal guidance that reflects the specific legal considerations that may apply.
Legal advice for civil partnerships can include guidance on rights and obligations, property and financial arrangements, pre–civil partnership agreements, and advice tailored to same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ families.
You may wish to consult a civil partnership solicitor before entering into a civil partnership, when making financial or property arrangements, or if you need advice on your legal rights and responsibilities as a couple.
A civil partnership solicitor provides legal advice on entering into a civil partnership, understanding your rights and responsibilities, and planning for financial or legal matters that may arise during the partnership.
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Once you have completed the enquiry form and indicated when you would like to be contacted, our family law solicitors will call you at the prearranged time to discuss your situation. This call will take place within four business hours of you contacting us. For example, if you contact us at 4.30pm on a weekday we will call you before 11.30am the next business day. Please note our offices hours are 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
We offer expert, compassionate advice to help you navigate family legal matters with clarity and confidence.
Our aim is to make the process as easy and uncomplicated as possible for you.