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You can dissolve your civil partnership if you've been in the partnership for at least 1 year. Like divorce, you can only dissolve your partnership if you show the relationship has broken down irretrievably.
Dissolution usually takes in the region of 6 months in straightforward cases. The parties’ finances will be dealt with separately to the dissolution and the Dissolution Order is often deferred until the finances have been resolved.
Separation Agreement
If you and your civil partner have separated but do not wish to dissolve your civil partnership yet, or wish to wait until you have been separated for two years, you could sign and execute a Deed of Separation setting out the agreement you have reached. This would include a clause that you will convert the agreement into a Consent Order for the court when you apply for dissolution in the future.
A Deed of Separation is usually binding in future dissolution proceedings, unless there is a significant change in circumstances. You should both seek independent legal advice and give full financial disclosure in order to ensure that the Deed is as binding as possible.
We can help you by:
- Advising you on dissolution and your options
- Preparing your application for dissolution and dealing with the court process for you
- Drafting your Separation Deed
- Advising you of the likely legal costs involved
Contact our civil partnership dissolution and separation agreement solicitors in Orpington
If you require further advice or would like to discuss arranging an initial meeting with a member of our family team, please contact us on 01689 887885 or fill in our Enquiry Form.