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Ending a civil partnership is called a Civil Partnership Dissolution, you can do this if you’ve been in the partnership for over a year.
Grounds for Civil Partnership Dissolution
As the law stands currently, you must be able to prove that the partnership has “broken down irretrievably”. This could be because:
- You cannot be reasonable expected to live with your partner due to unreasonable behavior
- Your partner has deserted you for two or more years
- You and your partner have lived apart for at least two years and your partner consents to dissolution
- You have lived apart for at least five years
The Dissolution Process
The dissolution process usually takes around four to six months if there are no contests to the dissolution or other complications. We will advise you on:
- Seeking legal advice on the process and preparing the papers
- Filing the Civil Partnership Dissolution petition
- Next steps
- Conditional order
- Final order
We frequently advise on Civil Partnership dissolution. The breakdown of any relationship is a profoundly difficult time. Trying to assess its impact on your children, home, pension, and finances can leave you confused, distressed, and anxious about what the future holds.
We know that there are no ‘winners’ in this situation. Each family is unique and so there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution. We understand that you need clear advice about how to resolve the issues you face in a way that best meets your and your children’s needs and is cost-effective.
Our highly skilled and experienced team across our Newcastle and South Shields offices will listen to your concerns and talk you through your various options. This includes advice about the different ways of resolving the problems you are dealing with, including family mediation and collaborative family law. In some cases, it may be necessary to go to court. This could be the most efficient and cost-effective way to progress your case. Our award winning team of expert family lawyers will advise and represent you so that you can get the best possible outcome for you and your family.
We know that it is normal for separating couples to experience many stressful emotions and we can also advise you about non-legal support services that you may find helpful at this difficult time.
For more information please contact our experienced team.
