Civil Partnerships

These are for some same sex couples who want their relationship to be legally recognised. We can advise you upon the implications of entering into a civil partnership.

Civil partners obtain the same rights as a married couple in a wide range of matters.

Financially, the effect is for the most part beneficial although, as with marriage, a civil partnership gives rise to certain responsibilities such as having to provide financial support if the partnership ends.

If either partner has a child, the other partner will be in a position to apply for parental responsibility for that child.

A civil partnership can only end upon death, annulment or dissolution. Dissolution and annulment are court processes similar to divorce although the grounds for the divorce are not exactly the same. We will be able to advise you upon the most appropriate grounds in your particular case.