You can apply for a civil partnership dissolution if your civil partnership has lasted for a year or more.
To end a civil partnership, you need to confirm that your partnership has broken down irretrievably. This will allow the court to make an Order to dissolve your civil partnership.
The steps to end a civil partnership are:
Our solicitors can guide you through the legal civil partnership dissolution process, advising you about your rights and acting to protect your interests. We can make sure all paperwork is filled in correctly and submitted on time, as any errors can cause avoidable and costly delays.
Alongside civil partnership dissolution, we can help you negotiate with your ex-partner, especially regarding financial matters and arrangements for children. We are dedicated to helping you resolve matters without going to court, as this can be stressful, time-consuming, and expensive.
We are experienced in managing complex cases where civil partnership dissolution is not amicable. Our solicitors are alert for potential issues, such as the other party hiding assets, and we anticipate obstacles and reduce delays.
When you make the decision to end a civil partnership, we know it can be difficult and stressful. Our experienced and approachable solicitors provide you with a high standard of legal advice, and we offer support when you need it most.
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 is in effect from 6th April 2022. This means you no longer have to prove your partner was at fault to dissolve your civil partnership.
It usually takes between 6 to 8 months to dissolve a civil partnership. If there are disagreements between parties, errors in paperwork or papers are not filed on time, it can take longer.
If you are not ready to dissolve your civil partnership or have been in a civil partnership for less than a year, you could make a separation agreement instead.
In a separation agreement, you and your ex-partner can set out how you will manage day-to-day arrangements. This is particularly useful for caring for children and organising finances.
Having a separation agreement in place gives you more time to think and reflect. If you go ahead and dissolve your civil partnership, it will be quicker and easier because you have agreed on the practicalities in a separation agreement.
