From 29 March 2014, same sex couples have also been able to marry, following the historic introduction of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, which will eventually enable same sex couples to convert existing civil partnerships into marriages.
Our family lawyers can advise couples on the legal issues involved in entering a civil partnership or same sex marriage, including assisting in putting in place agreements about financial arrangements, either before or after the civil partnership or same sex marriage. We can also advise on the importance of making a will.
Latest figures available from the Office for National Statistics suggest that there were 927 civil partnership dissolution’s granted in England and Wales in 2018 which is the equivalent of a divorce, and when relationships break down, our experienced family law team can provide sensitive, practical advice to help clients make informed decisions on the way forward.
For more information about our same sex marriage and civil partnerships, please contact us.