Civil Partnerships And How They Can End Up In Civil Partnership Divorce

The legal right of marriage was awarded to same sex couples by the Civil Partnership Act in 2004

. Following this, the first ever civil partnership ceremony took place in December 2005.

Civil partnerships are available to people over the age of 16, although if they are under 18 they usually need to receive written permission from their parents or legal guardians. However, if it is not possible for them to get permission, they may need to apply to the courts for permission. It is effective for all countries within the United Kingdom. The rights are comparable to the rights that a married couple are given when they get married, but they are not exactly the same. Couples in civil partnerships are treated equally to married couples on a number of issues, including tax, tax credits and benefits and protection from domestic violence, to name a few. In addition, civil partnerships can be ended by a civil partnership dissolution [often referred to as civil partnership divorce] - a formal court order which is very similar to divorce.

Two people have to register as civil partners to each other. There is a fifteen day period of waiting before the civil partnership is legally registered, to allow any objections to be raised regarding the partnership. Unlike a marriage, only specified registrars can make a civil partnership legal, and they currently have very little association to any religion. A registrar and two witnesses need to be present. The registration of a civil partnership gives legal recognition to the relationship between couples of the same sex. Couples who enter into civil partnerships are legally known as "civil partners". Their documents will be kept in the appropriate registry offices. There are very specific rules for dissolving civil partnerships.

Civil partnerships do not always go to plan, and like any other relationship, these partnerships can break down. Civil partnership dissolution can quickly become very complicated. The number of civil partnerships has been steadily increasing since their introduction in 2005. By the end of 2010, over 15,000 couples had entered civil partnerships - and the number relationships ending up in civil partnership divorce is similarly rising - 509 lesbian and gay UK couples sought a civil partnership dissolution in 2010. It is important to note that the civil partnership must have lasted at least a year before you can apply to end the partnership through litigation. Civil partnerships can also be ended through annulment, dissolution or death.

If you are in a civil partnership and your relationship is breaking down, you may need to consider civil partnership dissolution. This can be a lengthy and complicated procedure. It can also be an extremely stressful and time-consuming process for the partner(s) involved. It is advisable that you seek expert legal advice from family law solicitor who specialises in civil partnership divorce.

by: Tim Bishop

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