Civil partnerships across the South West

In December 2005, the law changed to allow same sex partners to register their relationship as a civil partnership. This provides similar rights and responsibilities as that of a traditional marriage. Indeed, the procedure for entering into a civil partnership, and for dissolving those which do not work out is remarkably similar to a civil wedding.

Pre-partnership agreement

Anyone considering entering into a civil partnership should consider obtaining advice about the implications, particularly with regard to financial aspects in the event of the partnership being dissolved. You may wish to consider entering into a pre-partnership agreement to set out the basis of property ownership and what would happen in the event of separation or dissolution.

Professional help and advice

If you are planning on entering into a civil partnership, why not seek our professional help and advice? You can contact us either by email or by phone. Telephone calls are normally returned within the hour, and within 24 hours at most.

If you require a meeting with one of our solicitors but simply do not have the time to do so, we can arrange a telephone appointment at a time to suit you.