
Civil Partnership Solicitors
Whether entering into a new relationship or going through the process of ending one, our dedicated team of civil partnership solicitors are committed to providing exceptional legal support to you.
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Civil partnership law & legal advice
The Civil Partnership Act came into effect in December 2005 and Sussex was one of the first places in the UK to host a registration ceremony.
Once you have registered your civil partnership the same legal rights exist within a civil partnership as exist in a marriage, for example with financial claims and financial settlements.
There are few differences between a civil partnership and a marriage, and civil partnerships are open to people of both the same and opposite sex. Some individuals prefer a civil partnership because it does not have the religious connotations of a marriage. Like a marriage, a civil partnership can only be ended by a court order, in the same way as a divorce. This is known as dissolution.
Our specialist civil partnership solicitors look after clients across Sussex, with offices in Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, Eastbourne, East Grinstead, Lewes, Peacehaven, Seaford and Storrington, as well as London.
LGBTQ+ relationships & the law
Entering a legally recognised relationship, or starting a family, holds special consideration for LGBTQ+ people and we are here to help you support and protect your rights.
Our specialist LGBTQ+ law team can provide expert advice in relation to a variety of issues and can also assist where disputes have arisen in civil partnerships.
We can provide advice about the creation of relationships, for example entering into a civil partnership or same sex marriage, Pre and Post Registration Agreements, and Cohabitation Agreements. We can also advise you about civil partnership dissolution.
Mayo Wynne Baxter have also been proud sponsors of Brighton & Hove Pride.
Contact our civil partnership and LGBTQ+ lawyers today
Meet our team

Why choose Mayo Wynne Baxter's legal services
We are a family law firm that prioritises client care and provides legal expertise. We offer a wide range of services to handle complex family matters.
- Personalised and compassionate approach
- Experienced team of family law solicitors
- Strong focus on client satisfaction and accessibility
- We provide personalised advice and support throughout the whole legal process
What to expect when you contact us
- Once you have completed the contact form or called us, our client service team will call you back, to ask a few questions including your preferred method of contact. This information is then passed directly to the Legal Adviser who will be working for you. Once you are happy to proceed we will gather all the relevant information and your file will be opened almost immediately so we can start work.
- A member of the Client Service Team will keep in contact with you on a regular basis throughout your transaction, to make sure you and them are satisfied with the progress of your matter. There is no additional charge to you for their involvement.
- We are here to assist you and ensure everything proceeds as smoothly as possible. You will have direct contact details for the client service team, who you can contact at any point during your matter.
Our aim is to make the process as easy and uncomplicated as possible for you.