Civil Partnership Dissolution Solicitors
Our solicitors can support you with civil partnership dissolution in various ways, including:
- Applying to dissolve a civil partnership
- Making arrangements for children
- Civil partnership dissolution financial settlement
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Civil Partnership Expertise
Breaking up a relationship can be emotionally exhausting, and when you’re stressed, making practical and legal arrangements can feel even harder. Our expert civil partnership dissolution solicitors can help support you during this difficult time.
We have much experience assisting couples to end their civil partnerships amicably and with minimal fuss, allowing them to move on to the next chapter of their lives. Our legal team takes a constructive yet sensitive approach to family law. We always ensure our clients receive honest recommendations based on their legal position.
Our team has expertise in various alternative dispute resolution methods, including Collaborative Law, which can be useful for enabling negotiation between separating couples. Using alternative dispute resolution, we can settle disputes early on and avoid drawn-out court proceedings.
At Tinsdills, our team members are members of Resolution, a network of family law professionals committed to encouraging pragmatic approaches to family issues.
Please note we do not deal with Legal Aid enquiries for any Family Law work.
To arrange an initial appointment with one of our civil partnership dissolutions in Hanley, Leek, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, or Sandbach, please call 01782 652300 or use the enquiry form.
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Applying for Civil Partnership Dissolution
If you would like to end your civil partnership, our solicitors can help you apply for a dissolution order. You will not need to provide a reason for the dissolution, only to confirm that the relationship has broken down irretrievably.
At Tinsdills, we are experts in supporting clients through the process. We will provide detailed information so you understand the stages to follow along with your legal responsibilities.
We can offer assistance throughout the process, including:
- Assistance in completing the D8 application form to end the civil partnership (including joint or individual applications)
- Making arrangements for financial and childcare matters
- Help to apply for a Conditional Order
- Support to apply for a Final Order (to finalise the end of the partnership)
Arrangements for Children
If you and your civil partner have children, you must make certain arrangements for them when you separate. For example, you will need to determine where your children will live, whether with one parent for the majority of the time or if care will be split equally. You must also consider how your child’s living expenses will be covered.
Our expert family law solicitors can help clients in various ways, including:
- Obtaining a child arrangements order to establish where your children will live
- Family mediation or collaborative law methods to settle disputes that arise concerning your children
Financial Arrangements
When you are ending a civil partnership, you will need to make financial arrangements. You’ll need to determine how any shared assets, money and property will be divided.
Financial settlements can often lead to tension and disputes, which is why legal assistance is usually required. At Tinsdills, we can help parting couples establish a fair division of their finances, allowing them to negotiate and reach a voluntary financial agreement.
Reaching a legally binding financial settlement involves the consideration of various factors, such as:
- The income of both parties and anticipated future income
- The financial obligations and needs of both partners
- The standard of life experienced by both before the partnership ended
- How each partner contributed to the home, to child care, and financially
As part of the financial settlement process, our expert solicitors can help clients obtain a clean break order. This order prevents individuals from making financial claims against their ex-partners in the future. Obtaining a clean break order is an essential step to protecting your assets and avoiding financial disputes later.
Grandparents’ Rights FAQs
What are the Grounds for Civil partnership Dissolution?
To dissolve a civil partnership, you do not need to provide a reason; the only grounds are to provide a statement that the relationship has broken down irretrievably. However, you must have been in the partnership for at least one year if you wish to end it.
How Much is it to Dissolve a Civil Partnership?
The Court Fee to dissolve a civil partnership is £593. If you receive legal support throughout the process, you will incur an additional fee.
You should access legal support to protect your interests. At Tinsdills, we offer competitive fees that represent the high-level service. For more information about civil partnership dissolution fees, please get in touch.
How Long Does it Take to Dissolve a Civil Partnership?
Once you’ve applied to dissolve your civil partnership, the court imposes a 20-week cooling-off period before you can submit your application for a Conditional Order. After receiving the Conditional Order, you must wait six weeks before applying for your Final Order.
Due to these timeframes, the process takes a minimum of 26 weeks. However, it may take longer if there are complexities regarding financial arrangements.
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Get in Touch With our Civil Partnership Dissolution Solicitors
If you would like to discuss civil partnership dissolution, please contact a member of our expert team today.
With a dedicated team to guide you through every step of the process, you can rest assured that we will give you the best chance of achieving the best possible outcome for you and your family.
Please note we do not deal with Legal Aid enquiries for any Family Law work.
To arrange an appointment with one of our civil partnership solicitors in Hanley, Leek, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, or Sandbach, please call