Civil Partnership Dissolution Solicitors

Couples can commit to each other by entering into a civil partnership and the registration of that affords them the same rights and obligations as married couples.
If civil partners separate, they often wish to dissolve the legal responsibilities that exist between them much like a divorce.
Our Family Team can help you through the process, whether you are applying for the dissolution or responding to your partner's application. If required, we will draft all the necessary legal paperwork and will provide you with clear and comprehensive advice at every stage.

Grounds for Civil Partnership Dissolution

The only ground for civil partnership dissolution in our jurisdiction is that the partnership has broken down irretrievably which can be established in a number of ways:

• behaviour by the Respondent (where the Applicant cannot reasonably be expected to live with the Respondent);
• desertion of the Applicant by the Respondent for a period of 2 years;
• separation for 2 years where both parties consent to a dissolution; and
• separation for 5 years.

We will advise you on the most suitable way forward, taking into account your circumstances.

Get in touch with our Civil Partnership solicitors in Sidcup

If you would like more information about Civil Partnerships or you would like to set up an initial appointment, please contact our team by calling 020 8300 9321, emailing enquiries@wmk-law.com, or by completing the enquiry form at the top of the page.