The Civil Partnership Act 2004 came into operation on 5 December 2005 and enables same sex couples to register as civil partners. As a result, civil partners are now afforded similar rights to married couples.
What is the procedure for dissolving Civil Partnerships?
The procedure is similar to that for Divorce and the financial procedures detailed elsewhere on this site. The main difference with Civil Partnership dissolution is that the parties cannot dissolve their relationship on the basis of adultery.
Our costs and court fees
Spratt Endicott offers a fully managed service to guide you through the dissolution of your Civil Partnership and provide you with as much or as little legal support as you may require.
Alternatively we offer a online option with prices starting from £250 + VAT, enabling you to take control of your Civil Partnership dissolution process and prepare the necessary documents online. One of Spratt Endicott's family law experts will review the documents for you and advise if there are any problems. You will additionally need to pay court fees and this service does not cover the financial side of your Civil Partnership dissolution or any problems that may arise. If you require, we can provide you with further legal assistance during the process for an additional cost.
From 6 April 2011, the Family Procedure Rules 2010 come into force in England and Wales. The format of Court documents will change from that date and forms in use before that date will no longer be accepted by the Court. Other procedures will also change and we recommend that you seek our advice regarding how this may impact on your own particular case and circumstances.
Learn more about Civil Partnerships
For more civil partnership information, and for a more comprehensive explanation of your rights and responsibilities, we recommend this government information site – www.direct.gov.uk.
Getting in touch
For more information about our Civil Partnership service, please email Ann Barker
abarker@se-law.co.uk or Patrick Mulcare
pmulcare@se-law.co.uk. Alternatively you cna contact us by telephone on 0844 3719070