Dissolution of a civil partnership is the legal process to end a civil partnership in England and Wales after the relationship between civil partners has broken down. If you are considering a civil partnership dissolution, check out this infographic for answers to some common questions.
Our family law solicitors can assist in dissolving your civil partnership. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact our team who will be happy to assist you.
We want to help you understand your options and fight for your choices.
Whether your goal is to convert a civil partnership into a marriage, dissolve a civil partnership, or you simply need advice on child matters related, our team of dedicated civil partnership solicitors is here to assist you.
By ensuring that our clients are equipped with the best expert advice, effective resources and attentive care that a family lawyer can provide, we help them make informed decisions about their future.
Our civil partnership dissolution lawyers have extensive knowledge in navigating the legal processes involved in dissolving a civil partnership. Whether it’s addressing the conversion of a civil partnership into a marriage, handling child matters, or providing guidance on adoption, we have the expertise to guide you through each step of the process.
We are able to advise you on different aspects of civil partnership dissolutions, such as:
At our firm, we prioritise our clients’ well-being and work diligently to ensure that their legal rights and interests are protected during the dissolution of a civil partnership. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation with our experienced civil partnership lawyers and begin the process of moving forward with confidence.
Civil partnerships are ended using the same process as a divorce. The main difference is that the term for the first is dissolution.
Same-sex marriages are subject to the same process as an opposite-sex divorce. In order to undergo a dissolution, three facts must be present:
If you are considering getting a dissolution or a divorce within the first year of partnership or marriage, you might be entitled to apply for a decree of judicial separation or, in rarer cases, a decree of nullity.
In some cases, even if most daily life tasks are not being conducted in England and Wales, parties may still be allowed to divorce here. In order to know if this exception applies to you, we would recommend contacting one of our solicitors.
As of 6 April 2022, new ‘no-fault’ divorce laws are in effect.
In the past, you would have needed to cite one of five reasons as to why your marriage or civil partnership had irretrievably broken down. This is no longer necessary. Now couples can apply simply on the basis that their relationship has broken down.
The new laws have been designed to simplify the process and reduce the potential for conflict, as there is now no requirement for one spouse to blame the other for the breakdown of the relationship.
You can apply for a divorce/dissolution either by yourself or jointly as a couple.
Yes, couples in a civil partnership are able to convert their union into a marriage in England and Wales. It is advisable for couples to do so as not only will this allow homosexual couples the same marital status as heterosexual ones, but it will also strengthen your legal rights as a couple internationally.
If you are unsure of what a conversion means legally or need help filling out the documents required, Grayfords solicitors can assist you on every step of the way.
Family is at the core of everything we do here at Grayfords. As specialists in child matters, we are able to advise you on the Adoption and Children Act of 2002, which was revised to include same-sex couples and single people. Whether you are just looking into adoption or have already started the process, our expert team can advise you on your legal rights and help you prepare any required documentation.