The breakdown of a relationship brings significant consequences for the couple themselves and any children they have. One of the main advantages of civil partnership is that it gives couples who choose to make this commitment the same legal standing as married couples on separation, whereas couples who live together outside of civil partnership have little legal protection if things go wrong.
If you are certain that the relationship is at an end and there is no prospect of reconciliation then you can make an application to the court to dissolve the civil partnership. The dissolution process closely mirrors divorce, with a few small differences, as it was decided when civil partnerships were introduced that this was the best way to ensure equality of treatment between married couples and those in a civil partnership.
The person making an application for dissolution of the civil partnership has to show that the civil partnership has irretrievably broken down. In order to prove to the court that the partnership is at an end it is necessary to provide evidence of the reason the union is considered to be at an end. It is important to present the court with the correct evidence from the outset to avoid potential difficulties later on and we strongly advise you to obtain legal advice on your specific circumstances at an early stage. If you would like to discuss your options, free of charge and without obligation, then please call us on 0845 567 5000 or click on "Please Contact Me Now” and we would be more than happy to assist.
When applying for a dissolution applications can also be made for financial orders covering maintenance payments, the transfer of property from one partner to another payment of a lump sum, pension sharing and orders for the benefit of the children of the family. Please consider the "Financial” section of the Civil Partnership Guide for more information or call us for advice on your specific circumstances.
We recognise the emotional upset that invariably comes with the breakdown of a relationship and will do all we can to ensure that the legal aspects are dealt with competently and discretely. We strongly advise you to obtain independent legal advice on your particular circumstances and our Family Team would be delighted to help. If you are interested in finding out more then please feel free to call our Family Team and we will happily discuss it with you, free of charge and without obligation.
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