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Amazing experience
After placing an enquiry, I received a call 20 minutes later, and then 2 hours later, I had a solicitor assigned to me. They were absolutely incredible right from the word go - amazing and very prompt with replies, answering all my questions and keeping the process moving. We finally completed today and I am so unbelievably happy. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Lawhive again in the future if needed.
Lily
First class service
I initially made an online enquiry about a tricky conveyancing matter and received an immediate call back. They understood straight away what was needed and gave me a quote that was very reasonable. It was such a pleasure to find someone who was cheerful, professional and completely reassuring as I’d been getting quite anxious about the sale of my house. The service Lawhive has provided is absolutely first class and I cannot recommend them enough.
Charles
Empathetic, professional and efficient
I am an executor, selling my mother's home. I found the assistance I received from Lawhive first rate - empathetic, professional and efficient.
Mark
Great service from Lawhive
We used Lawhive for our conveyancing needs and our solicitor was very helpful, patient and informative. She helped us with our needs with prompt responses and provided a very efficient service.
Kelvin
Great service when you need clarity and calm
Our solicitor was warm, friendly and provided crystal clear communication. A lot of conveyancers assume customers know everything about the process already, so it was really appreciated to hear each stage included in the price given.
Em
Quick and efficient
We used Lawhive for a transfer of property and conveyancing. Our solicitor was so helpful and thorough with the whole process. He responded quickly and efficiently to any questions or requests that we had and explained some of the more complicated issues regarding the process clearly.
Geri
Fantastic service and experience with Lawhive
I had the pleasure of working with Lawhive doing a transfer of equity on a property. Our solicitor’s service was amazing, she responded quickly to any questions or concerns and kept me updated throughout the process. I can strongly recommend her for any conveyancing work that you may need. Fantastic service all round.
Jane
Amazing experience
After placing an enquiry, I received a call 20 minutes later, and then 2 hours later, I had a solicitor assigned to me. They were absolutely incredible right from the word go - amazing and very prompt with replies, answering all my questions and keeping the process moving. We finally completed today and I am so unbelievably happy. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Lawhive again in the future if needed.
Lily
First class service
I initially made an online enquiry about a tricky conveyancing matter and received an immediate call back. They understood straight away what was needed and gave me a quote that was very reasonable. It was such a pleasure to find someone who was cheerful, professional and completely reassuring as I’d been getting quite anxious about the sale of my house. The service Lawhive has provided is absolutely first class and I cannot recommend them enough.
Charles
Empathetic, professional and efficient
I am an executor, selling my mother's home. I found the assistance I received from Lawhive first rate - empathetic, professional and efficient.
Mark
Great service from Lawhive
We used Lawhive for our conveyancing needs and our solicitor was very helpful, patient and informative. She helped us with our needs with prompt responses and provided a very efficient service.
Kelvin
Great service when you need clarity and calm
Our solicitor was warm, friendly and provided crystal clear communication. A lot of conveyancers assume customers know everything about the process already, so it was really appreciated to hear each stage included in the price given.
Em
Quick and efficient
We used Lawhive for a transfer of property and conveyancing. Our solicitor was so helpful and thorough with the whole process. He responded quickly and efficiently to any questions or requests that we had and explained some of the more complicated issues regarding the process clearly.
Geri
Fantastic service and experience with Lawhive
I had the pleasure of working with Lawhive doing a transfer of equity on a property. Our solicitor’s service was amazing, she responded quickly to any questions or concerns and kept me updated throughout the process. I can strongly recommend her for any conveyancing work that you may need. Fantastic service all round.
Jane
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01 overview
Dissolving a civil partnership can be tough. Alongside dealing with the emotional aspect of ending your relationship, you must also handle the legal process of ending your partnership, including sorting out financial matters like selling a house and childcare arrangements.
In these situations, having a knowledgeable lawyer by your side can make all the difference in moving through the steps required to dissolve your partnership formally.
At Lawhive, our network of expert civil partnership dissolution solicitors is here to offer compassionate guidance and practical help. Contact our Legal Assessment Team for a free case evaluation and fixed-fee quote for the help of our solicitors in dissolving your civil partnership.
To dissolve your civil partnership legally, you must have been in it for at least a year.
If it's been less than a year or you prefer not to end it officially, you can consider a legal separation instead.
You can either apply to end your civil partnership by yourself or jointly with your partner if you've discussed it and agreed on it together.
In a sole application, either you or your partner starts the process.
If you decide to make the application, one of our experienced divorce solicitors can help you complete all the necessary forms and submit the relevant documents and information.
When you and your partner make a joint application, you are both considered applicants and are referred to as Applicant 1 and Applicant 2.
This option for joint applications is a recent addition, as it only became available in April 2022.
The current fee to apply for a civil partnership dissolution is £593.
The cost for a licensed solicitor to help with civil partnership dissolution can vary depending on several factors, such as the complexity and needs of your case.
On average, you can expect their fees to range from £150 to £200. However, it could be as much as £250.
You’ll need your partner’s address and other contact details, like their email address to apply for civil partnership dissolution.
If your partner’s whereabouts are unknown, there are some practical steps you can take to try and locate them, such as reaching out to relatives, friends, or their last known employer.
In some circumstances, you can petition to send the application another way, typically via email, or contact the Divorce Service Centre to apply for a search.
If your partner cannot make decisions, and you can’t agree on ending the civil partnership, you can apply to end it through a sole application.
When someone lacks mental capacity, they can't make decisions for themselves. In this case, your partner will need a "litigation friend" to decide on their behalf during the dissolution process.
A litigation friend can be someone your partner knows well, like a relative or close friend, or a professional such as a solicitor who can represent them.
You don’t need to provide a reason for the breakdown of your civil partnership to dissolve it.
Instead, you only have to confirm that the partnership has irretrievably broken down and that you have been in the civil partnership for at least a year before applying.
You don’t need a solicitor to complete a civil partnership dissolution application, but the advice and guidance of a professional can be helpful.
If you're uncertain about the process, one of our experienced solicitors can help guide you through the dissolution of your civil partnership.
They can also assist with child arrangement orders and provide support if your dissolution becomes contentious regarding children or finances.
A civil partnership dissolution can either be uncontested or contested. In an uncontested scenario, both partners agree to end the relationship permanently.
If your partner contests the decision, they must file an answer with the court within 21 days, explaining their reasons for disagreeing.
Since April 2022, changes in the law have made it difficult to contest dissolutions based on the breakdown of the relationship. This means that if one partner says the relationship has broken down, it's challenging for the other to argue otherwise.
Once the court receives your application, they have 14 days to acknowledge it. Then, there's a 20-week cooling-off period before you can proceed. This period allows you to reflect on your decision and ensure it's the right step.
If you decide to continue with the dissolution after this period, you must complete a statement confirming the details of your application and send it to the court.
As civil partnerships and divorces are treated very similarly under the law, when ending a civil partnership, you have similar financial rights to divorcing couples.
You can claim the following:
If you have children from your relationship and you have decided to end it, you will have to make child arrangements, including custody and visitation rights.
You should talk with your partner to make arrangements for:
If you both agree you won’t need to involve the courts. You may decide to use a solicitor to make your agreement legally binding. However, if one party doesn’t agree you may need to apply to the court for a Child Arrangement Order.
Before taking your issue to court, you must attend a MIAM, which introduces mediation as a way to resolve differences outside of court.
You have to attend a MIAM to show that you've tried mediation unless social services are involved or there's been domestic abuse in your relationship.
We understand that going through a civil partnership dissolution can be extremely stressful for you and your family.
Our goal is to make the process as straightforward and stress-free as possible.
Our network of experienced divorce lawyers is here to support you every step of the way, whether that involves mediation, civil partnership dissolution, arranging child agreements, or managing financial matters.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation case assessment and quote.
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