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Dissolution of Civil Partnerships

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Civil partnerships were introduced in the Civil Partnership Act 2004 and many people have taken advantage of the new legislation since then. This allows same sex couples to “marry” and acquire very similar rights to those of married couples.

Unfortunately, some of these relationships do break down and then it is possible for the civil partnership to be dissolved. The procedures are much the same as a divorce. Financial disputes are resolved in the same way as those in a divorce between married couples. This means that civil partners can claim aliment and periodical allowance in the same way as divorcing couples. They can also make claims for capital sums, and pension sharing orders. All financial disputes have to be settled before the dissolution takes place.

Same sex couples can now marry since the advent of the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014.

What our clients say

Gibson Kerr have all the attributes of a prestigious law firm, with the extra benefit of an approachable and friendly service. However, I think their biggest assets are attention to detail and a quick turnaround of any task at hand.

Gibson Kerr have recently helped me with the simultaneous sale of a property and purchase of another and – although the time pressure was enormous – I felt they had everything under control at all times. Scott Rasmunsen and Mira Petkova were excellent communicators, showing a deep knowledge of the property market.

I have also used Gibson Kerr to draw up my will and for other matters involving family law, and their associates – Lindsay Maclean and Hazel McLauchlan – were equally accountable and friendly.

I can only praise and thank Gibson Kerr for their services and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for honest and straightforward legal support.

Marta

Fiona Rasmusen

Partner: Head of Family Law

Do you need help? I specialise in family law, divorce, separation, child contact and residence, prenuptial agreements and separation agreements.

fiona.rasmusen@gibsonkerr.co.uk

Edinburgh 0131 208 2260

Glasgow 0141 628 0656

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