Since civil partnerships came into being in 2005, we have advised many couples on the legal issues they should consider before entering a civil partnership.

Like any cohabiting relationship or marriage, civil partnership creates rights and obligations. So if you are planning a civil partnership, or are already in one, it is a good idea to plan ahead and prevent future legal disputes. We’d be happy to help you do this.

To give you more information about forming Civil Partnerships, and how to dissolve them, we have written a briefing on the subject. You can download it here. Civil Partnership [PDF - 144kB]