However, in June 2018, the Supreme Court ruled that the provisions in the Civil Partnership Act 2004 restricting the option of forming a civil partnership should be extended to opposite-sex couples, to comply with the European Convention on Human Rights. Subsequently, The Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc.) Act 2019 was adopted.
Like a divorce, the dissolution of a civil partnership can only be granted upon the grounds that the relationship has broken down irretrievably. We offer advice on the dissolution of Civil Partnerships, including:
As with heterosexual couples who live together without being married, the myth of the common law man and wife will arise if a same-sex couple does not register their relationship.
With offices in Leicester and Market Harborough you can arrange an initial appointment to discuss your civil partnership.
Call 0116 212 1000 for our Leicester Office or 01858 445 480 for our Market Harborough Office. Whichever office you call, someone will be available to assist you.
If you do need to talk through your personal relationship circumstances with someone who’s completely independent and unbiased, please do talk to us. We’re here to help and advise you and help you through the personal problems you face. You can rely on our experience, expertise and emotional support to put you on the right course of action, a path that’s totally right for your situation.
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