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Ending a Civil Partnership

Clear, supportive legal advice to help you end a civil partnership with dignity and confidence.
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We don’t just look after you, we look out for you.  That means we bring you insights, advice and keep you up to date on all kinds of legal matters so you can keep ahead.

We’re expert-led

We match a member of the team with the right expertise to every client, who will invest time getting to know you, who will look after your interests and ensure you have access to the whole firm when you need it.

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The legal and financial matters might be complex, but we aim to keep things straightforward and explain everything in terms that are relevant to you.

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Specialist family law solicitors

Support through a significant change

Ending a civil partnership can be emotionally complex. We provide calm, clear advice to help you understand the process and your options. Our focus is on helping you reach resolution with clarity, so you can begin the next chapter with confidence.

Legal guidance at every step

The legal process of ending a civil partnership is called ‘dissolution’. We guide you through the legal grounds for dissolution and handle the court process, explaining what is required and why. First steps are: 

  • 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

Explaining the reasons for dissolution

The basis for dissolving a civil partnership is the “irretrievable breakdown of the partnership” which can be established by unreasonable behaviour, two years’ separation by consent, five years’ separation or two years’ desertion.

Resolving finances and practical matters

Alongside the legal process, we help you address financial arrangements and maintenance, aiming for fair and workable outcomes. We can negotiate on your behalf to reach a financial settlement, and resolve any issues of financial maintenance.

Our legal experts will take you through the whole process, from court applications to giving the reasons for dissolution to discussion practical issues, such as dividing your finances, with your partner.

View our fixed-fee family law consultation page ,we offer compassionate, expert guidance from an experienced solicitor, focused on you and your next steps.

Tees have a very client focused, bespoke approach which is of a very high standard. They are consistently pushing for their clients and achieve good outcomes for them.

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Our expertise

If you’re ending a civil partnership, our family lawyers can help you with:

  • Applying to the court for a dissolution petition
  • Documentation, including reasons for separation
  • Negotiating a financial settlement and other practical issues
  • Maintenance issues.

Tees is a full-service top-tier Legal 500 firm offering a comprehensive range of family law services, from divorce and civil partnership mediation to court proceedings, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and more.

We work with clients across the spectrum, from those with complex financial situations to those with simpler needs. 

Our in-house, independent financial advisers collaborate directly with our lawyers, ensuring you receive seamless advice. As they are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, you can trust that the advice we provide is fully accountable.

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