Civil Partnership Dissolution
We’ll Want To Help You Understand Your Legal Options So You Can Start Afresh
Whether your goal is simply to dissolve a civil partnership or instead to convert one into a marriage, our team of lawyers at Grayfords specialise in this area of law and can guide you through the process so that you are able to make informed decisions about your future.
We understand how delicate managing such a major life transition can be and our civil partnership solicitors are dedicated not only to giving you the best legal advice possible but also to providing you with the empathy and personal support that you need during this time.
Our aim is to furnish you with legal strategies that are specifically tailored to your unique circumstances, whether they involve:
- Financial settlements for your assets
- Child matters relating to your civil partnership
- Converting your civil partnership into a marriage
- or even Adoption
Don’t hesitate to contact us today and book in a free consultation to find out more about how Grayfords can help if you are considering a civil partnership dissolution.
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Frequently asked questions
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:
- Parties have been partners for a minimum of a year
- The court has the jurisdiction to order the dissolution of the civil partnership based on the habitual residence or domicile of the parties (this is where most daily life tasks are conducted)
- There has been an irretrievable breakdown in the relationship.
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.
