Civil Partnerships and Same Sex Marriages
We can help same sex couples or civil partnerships should they wish to register the relationship formally as a civil partnership or same sex couple or you are needing advice concerning the breakdown of your relationship. We are able to advise on the formal ending of civil partnerships and same sex marriages as well as on any financial matters upon separation.
Same sex couples can now register the relationship formally as a civil partnership. By doing so it places you in virtually the same position as a married couple. You have a similar position on tax, inheritance, pensions, state benefits, separation and children.
If you are thinking of entering into a Civil Partnership we can advise you about a /Cohabitation living together agreement – hyperlink. Should one of you wish to dissolve the civil partnership should the relationship break down, we can help you with this. Dissolution is the equivalent of divorce.
The legislation concerning civil partnerships and same sex marriages is continually evolving and we ensure we are up to date on the lates rulings so that we can advise you to ensure you get the best possible outcomes.
If you would like to know more about this then please contact a member of the family team.
If you would like to have an initial meeting to discuss your options, costs or if you would just like some straightforward advice you can book a £99 (including VAT at 20%) fixed fee meeting with no obligation to instruct us.
Tim works across all areas of the family department and he has a particular interest in cases involving children, both private and public disputes. Tim conducts his own advocacy whenever possible, including contested hearings and final hearings.
Tim deals with matters where there are disputes between parents or other significant people in children’s lives, as well as public law matters where social services are involved. Tim frequently represents parents in proceedings brought by the local authority including cases where children are being removed or are potentially being removed. Tim also assists client’s seeking to challenge local authority assessments and has acting in cases including applications to discharge care orders or seeking leave to oppose adoption. Tim also has experience in dealing with clients with additional needs.
Tim also frequently deals with cases concerning domestic abuse, including non-molestation orders and occupation orders.
Barbara is an experienced Family Lawyer who has been qualified since 1988. Barbara specialises in matrimonial law, is on the Advanced Family Law Panel, is a collaborative lawyer and member of the Solicitors Family Law Group Resolution.
Barbara deals with divorce and children arrangements as well as family finance, property and pension disputes/settlements arising out of divorce. Barbara also deals with co-habitation issues including separation. Barbara is a specialist in drawing up pre and post-nuptial and co-habitation agreements and is adept at dealing with high conflict situations. The firm can also deal with transfers and sales of matrimonial and jointly owned property.