Lawyers for Same-Sex Partnership Dissolution Issues in the UK
Since 2004, the UK has extended limited but significant recognition to same-sex unions. For most legal and practical purposes, there is little or no difference between civil partnership and marriage, but the Civil Partnership Act 2004 stopped short of equating the two relationships across the board. From the standpoint of a family law solicitor, the rights and obligations of same-sex couples who have registered their civil partnership are basically the same as those of a married couple. When the civil partnership comes to an end, finance and property issues will be resolved in the same way that those issues would be addressed in a divorce.
If you are in a registered civil partnership that is dissolving or is about to, contact Boscos Solicitors in Leeds for advice about the most effective approaches for identifying and resolving the property and financial issues that will likely come up in your case. We provide highly individualised service to clients in Yorkshire, Greater London and throughout England on family law issues of all kinds, including civil partnership dissolution. We are particularly experienced with the resolution of finance issues involving business assets, property, pensions and investment holdings.
Sound Advice About Property Division Issues in Civil Partnership Dissolution
One of the main benefits conferred to same-sex couples under the Civil Partnership Act 2004 is the ability to apportion property, arrange maintenance and divide pensions in the same way these matters are handled in divorce. In most situations, our lawyers can help negotiate and document settlement agreements on mutually satisfactory terms. When disputes cannot be resolved through negotiation, we can also assert or defend your interests through ancillary relief proceedings in court.
Another benefit that represents a major departure from prior law is the ability of civil partners to inherit from one another even in the absence of a valid will in much the same way that people in traditional marriages can. As well as advising civil partners about their rights upon the dissolution of the partnership, we also represent surviving partners about their rights in inheritance disputes.
With offices in Leeds and Wetherby, our civil partnership solicitors work with clients nationwide on dissolution, probate and inheritance issues. Contact us for a free initial consultation with a specialist family lawyer.
