Ending a civil partnership

The Civil Partnerships Act 2004 (CPA) covers this and mirrors the matrimonial law.

Everything that goes for divorce goes for civil partnership apart from the words ‘petition’ and ‘decree’ being swapped for ‘application’ and ‘order’.

Civil partners are not “spouses” and a civil partnership cannot be dissolved on the grounds of adultery.  The other grounds; behaviour, separation and desertion apply.

As a result of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 civil partners will be able to convert their civil partnership into a marriage which is easier than dissolving the civil partnership and then marrying.

If you are in a civil partnership which is a difficulty expert advice at an early stage is a good idea.

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