Ending a Civil Partnership

If you need to end a civil partnership, our family law solicitors can help you through the Court process, reach a financial settlement and work out financial maintenance.
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Reasons to end a civil partnership 

Legally, the only basis for dissolution is the ‘irretrievable breakdown of the partnership’, which can be established in one of four different ways:

  • Unreasonable behaviour
  • Two years’ separation by consent
  • Five years’ separation
  • Two years’ desertion

How do I end my civil partnership?

The legal process of ending a civil partnership is called ‘dissolution’. If you want to dissolve your civil partnership, the first steps are to: 

  • Apply to the Court – the first step is filling out a dissolution petition
  • Give the Court a reason why you want to end the partnership
  • Talk to your partner about practical issues, such as dividing your finances.

We have more information for you here in: Understanding civil partnerships – Your comprehensive guide

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We have offices across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Hertfordshire, but we can help you wherever you are in England and Wales.

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One of our expert family law solicitors can advise you on every aspect of ending your civil partnership – from filling out your dissolution petition and completing paperwork, to reaching a financial settlement with your former partner.

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