Civil Partnership Solicitors in Leeds

Civil Partnership Lawyers In Leeds

Since 2004, it has been possible for same-sex couples to enter into a Civil Partnership. For advice on registering a civil partnership, our family lawyers in Yorkshire can help you to take the next steps.

If you’re seeking to dissolve your civil partnership following the breakdown of a relationship, it has the same consequences as the breakdown of a marriage. A civil partnership needs to be formally dissolved and financial implications need to be carefully considered. 

The Cost of the Dissolution of a Civil Partnership
Cost can be one of the main concerns when it comes to dissolving a civil partnership and we believe everyone should be able to access affordable legal advice, therefore we have a range of options to suit different budgets. We will always provide a detailed estimate of our fees at outset of the matter. We will also undertake work for a fixed fee agreed in advance where possible.

Grounds For Dissolution
To dissolve a civil partnership you must have been civil partners for a minimum of one year and be able to show the court that the relationship has irretrievably broken down. In order to do this, you will need to rely upon one of the following facts:

– The other party has behaved unreasonably towards you and you cannot reasonably be expected to live with them.

– The other party has deserted you for two years or more.

– You have been separated for two years or more and the other party agrees to the dissolution.

– You have been separated for five years or more.

The Process of a Dissolution of a Civil Partnership
The majority of Civil Partnership Dissolutions are undefended as usually, both parties accept the relationship has broken down. Both parties come to understand that the grounds for dissolution will have little bearing on financial matters, or the arrangements for the children.

Undefended proceedings will take anywhere between four to six months from the date of issue to the pronouncement of the Conditional Order. There is then a further six-week period before the application can be made for the Final Order to dissolve the partnership, although in practice it is usual to delay this until financial matters are resolved.

Our Leeds Solicitors Are Here To Help

Our award-winning Civil Partnership Solicitors in Leeds provide affordable legal services for you and your family. Our offices are located in Leeds City Centre & Headingley, and our expert Solicitors are on hand to provide a comprehensive range of legal services across the Leeds area. Read our excellent reviews on Google and Facebook and Review Solicitors.

We also have specialist solicitors in Civil Litigation, Criminal Defence, Divorce, Family Law, Immigration & Personal Injury.