Civil Partnerships
A Civil Partnership can be entered into by same-sex couples. If you are contemplating entering into a Civil Partnership then you may wish to seek legal advice to clarify the implications of such a commitment. Pre-partnership agreements for same-sex couples can offer a sensible way of attempting to protect your assets, just as pre-nuptial agreements can for same-sex marriages.
The law surrounding Civil Partnerships was only introduced in 2005 and has yet to be tested in the courts. As with married couples, civil partners are barred from applying for termination of the partnership until one year after the date of the civil ceremony and as with divorce, one partner must prove that the partnership has broken down irretrievably.
We can give you information about the provisions of this new area of law and we have the experience to advise you on issues such as finance and property division should your Civil Partnership break down.
If you need advice or have any issues relating to a civil partnership then contact us here or call 0800 987 8156 for a common sense approach.
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