Civil Partnership Dissolution Solicitors

A civil partnership dissolution is the legal process of ending a civil partnership, similar to divorce for married couples.

You can apply to the Court for a dissolution if you have been in a civil partnership for over a year.

If you do not want to end your civil partnership, you can get a legal separation, which you can apply for during the first year of your civil partnership.

During the civil partnership dissolution, you will need to make arrangements for your children as well as establish the division of finances and property.

Ending a civil partnership typically takes around six months, depending on your circumstances.

A civil partnership dissolution and a divorce are similar processes but apply to different legal relationships.

A civil partnership dissolution is for couples in a civil partnership, while divorce is for married couples.

Both processes involve a similar process for applying to the Court, and you will likely need to address matters such as child arrangements and the division of finances and property.

In order to end a civil partnership, you will need to have been in the partnership for at least one year.

Since the introduction of no-fault legislation, you no longer need to provide grounds for your separation.

Instead, you will need to state that the relationship has irretrievably broken down. This process removes the need for blame, focusing instead on helping couples move forward.

Obtaining a civil partnership typically takes a minimum of six months, from the initial application to receiving the Conditional Order, and later the Final Order.

However, in some cases, this can take longer because it may take time to finalise matters regarding finances and children. Each case is different, depending on how complex the situation is and how open to discussion and negotiation the parties are.

You will not typically need to attend Court to end a civil partnership, as most cases are resolved without a hearing.

To dissolve a civil partnership, you must apply to the Court for a dissolution order, confirming that the relationship has irretrievably broken down. The process is typically completed online or via written applications.

However, if there are disputes over finances, property, or child arrangements, you may need to attend Court to resolve these issues.

Seeking expert legal advice can help you navigate the process efficiently, ensuring your interests are protected and minimising the need for Court involvement.

Whether you need to pay financial support after a civil partnership dissolution will depend on your individual circumstances.

Maintenance, or financial support for your former partner, is not automatic and is assessed based on factors such as the financial needs, earning capacity, and standard of living of both parties.

Payments may be agreed upon privately or determined by the Court if an agreement cannot be reached.

The aim is to ensure fairness and address any financial imbalance following the dissolution of the civil partnership.

Seeking professional legal advice can help you understand your obligations and negotiate a fair financial settlement tailored to your situation.

The process of dissolving a civil partnership is similar to that of a divorce. There is a civil partnership dissolution application form that will need to be filed with the Court either individually or as a couple.

Once the Court has begun to process the application, providing that there are no issues, you will need to wait 20 weeks before applying for a Conditional Order, and once this is granted, an additional 6 weeks before applying for the Final Order.

At Butcher & Barlow, our Civil Partnership Solicitors can provide comprehensive assistance throughout every stage of the process.

We can complete all of the necessary applications and forms for you to ensure they are done correctly and provide ongoing support to make arrangements for your children and finances.