Civil Partnerships

In addition to seeking advice from a solicitor and applying to a court for the dissolution, the process remains largely the same as a conventional divorce. More information on the process can be found here.

There is only one ground for dissolving a civil partnership, which is the irretrievable breakdown of the relationship, and this has to be evidenced from the following reasons:

• Unreasonable behaviour
• Separation for two years with the consent of the other civil partner
• Desertion for two years
• Separation for five years

In a different way from a divorce, adultery is not one of the reasons that can be cited when applying for a dissolution to a civil partnership.

The process begins by the petitioner lodging a dissolution petition which gives details of the civil partnership, the parties involved, any children, and the grounds for the dissolution. If the dissolution is agreed and confirmed, a Conditional Order will be granted, followed by a Final Order and a certificate of entitlement to a dissolution.

In the event that the dissolution is contested, different timescales are introduced. Our team can provide more information on this and the rest of the process. Please contact one of the team today on 0333 3445 548 for more information.