Civil Partnership Dissolution Solicitors

It’s vital that couples considering ending a civil partnership have the assistance of experienced legal professionals who understand the clear distinctions of such a legal agreement and how they can affect a relationship.

Rothera Bray’s expert family solicitors are experienced in civil partnership dissolutions. They offer thorough, knowledgeable and sympathetic legal advice and can help you and your partner bring your relationship to a legal end.

 

 

Who is eligible to dissolve a civil partnership?

You can end or dissolve your civil partnership if you have been in the partnership for over a year and you can confirm that the partnership has irretrievably broken down. You will have to apply to a court to end the civil partnership, which you can either do online or by post and this can be done as a joint application with your partner or on your own.

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

 

 

How much does it cost to get a civil partnership dissolution?

There is a court fee of £593 to pay. In some cases you may be able to get help with the cost depending on your circumstances.

If you are making a joint application with your partner then you would either both need to qualify for help with fees otherwise one of you will need to pay the full fee.

In addition to court fees there might be other costs to consider such as solicitor’s fees if you decide to instruct a law firm.

 

 

What legal rights do civil partners have?

Civil partners have the same legal rights as married couples in terms of property and assets, and inheritance tax. Civil partners can also apply for parental responsibility of their partner’s children.

 

 

How do I work out child arrangements when dissolving a civil partnership?

An application for the dissolution of a civil partnership does not include child arrangements, so if you and your partner cannot agree on childcare arrangements then you will need to apply for a Child Arrangements Order so the Court can decide who they will live with and spend time with that will be in their best interests.

 

 

How long does it take to get a civil partnership dissolution?

It usually takes at least six months to dissolve an uncontested civil partnership, but it can take longer if your partner contests ending the relationship.

In some cases it is recommended to get a Financial Settlement Order approved before ending the civil partnership, as a Financial Settlement Order helps to protect your finances by ensuring that your former partner can’t make a claim for a share of your assets in the future.

 

 

Why use Rothera Bray for civil partnership dissolution?

While civil partnerships differ to marriages, many of the same issues should be taken into account when they begin or come to an end. Our family lawyers can help you tackle the issues that can arise from a civil partnership dissolution:

  • Financial issues
  • Splitting property
  • Pension issues
  • Issues relating to children-those in a civil partnership are allowed to adopt and civil partners can also take on parental responsibilities as a step-parent under the Children Act 1989
Contact our Family Law Team

Send us a message

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
David Berridge, Family Law Partner

“We handle clients with sensitivity and understanding throughout”

David Berridge
Partner

If you’re happy then we’re happy too.

Contact our Family Law Team
Our Family Law Team
Anne-Marie Bowman, Family Law Partner

Ann-Marie Bowman

Partner & Chairwoman

Ann-Marie Bowman is Partner and Chairwoman of East Midlands-based law firm Rothera Bray Solicitors. Working from our Nottingham and Derby offices, Ann-Marie remains highly committed to her fee-earning work in Family law, dealing with all aspects of children matters.

Joanne Millward, Head of the Family Team at Rothera Bray

Joanne Millward

Partner & Head of Family Law

Joanne Millward is Head of Rothera Bray’s Family Law department and has over 30 years’ experience dealing in all areas of Family Law in our Nottingham Lace Market, Derby, Beeston and Mapperley offices.

 

David Berridge, Leicester family law partner

David Berridge

Partner

David has over 30 years’ experience practicing Family Law. He is one of the most experienced family solicitors in Leicestershire and deals with a wide variety of matters.

Rebecca Emeleus

Rebecca Emeleus

Family Partner & Head of Talent & Resourcing

Rebecca is a Partner in the family team and is based at our Kayes walk, Nottingham office.

Sarah Gill, Family Law Partner

Sarah Gill

Partner

Sarah is an experienced matrimonial and family law solicitor, dealing with children matters including Child Care, Financial issues following separation of married couples and divorce.  She undertakes court work in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire & Warwickshire. She is based at our Market Harborough office.

Charley Kelly, Associate Solicitor in the Family Department

Charley Kelly

Associate Solicitor

Charley is an experienced Family Associate Solicitor who specialises in all areas of Family law. She acts for clients on a wide range of family issues including divorce, financial remedy and children matters. She is based at our Leicester office.

Gurpreet Singh, Associate in Rothera Bray's Child Law Department

Gurpreet Singh

Associate

Gurpreet Singh is an Associate in Rothera Bray’s Child Care department and is based at our Derby office.

Emma Adcock, Family Law Solicitor

Emma Adcock

Solicitor

Emma Adcock is a Solicitor with over 20 years’ experience across a wide range of family law matters arising from relationship breakdown.  Working from our West Bridgford office in Nottingham, she has significant experience in divorce and the accompanying financial settlements.

Rebecca Hudson

Rebecca Hudson

Solicitor

Rebecca is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Family Law department and specialises in divorce and matrimonial work. She is based at our Lace Market office.

Gabriella Kent, Child and Family Law Solicitor

Gabriella Kent

Solicitor

Gabriella Kent is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Family and Child Care department and is based at our Lace Market and Derby offices.

Christopher Monro

Christopher Monro

Senior Solicitor

Chris is an experienced solicitor dealing with most areas of Family and Matrimonial Law and is based at our Market Harborough office.

Emily Sherwood, Solicitor in Rothera Bray's Family and Children Law department

Emily Sherwood

Solicitor

Emily Sherwood is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Family and Child Care department and is based at our Lace Market Nottingham and Derby offices.

Cindy Dodd

Cindy Dodd

Senior Paralegal

Cindy Dodd is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Family Law team and is based at our Lace Market office in Nottingham city centre.

Gita Patel, Senior Legal Secretary at Rothera Bray

Gita Patel

Senior Legal Secretary

Gita Patel is a Senior Legal Secretary in the Family Law department at Rothera Bray and is based at our Leicester office.

Lorraine Lloyd

Lorraine Lloyd

Paralegal

Lorraine is a Paralegal in the Family Department based at our Market Harborough office.

Tracey Cosgrove, Legal Secretary at Rothera Bray

Tracey Cosgrove

Legal Secretary

Tracey is a legal secretary in the Family department based at our Leicester office.

Find out how Rothera Bray can help you