End Your Civil Partnership
Eligibility for Dissolution
You can apply to dissolve your civil partnership if:
You've been in the partnership for over a year.
You're prepared to go through the legal process of applying to a court.
Alternatives to Dissolution
For those not ready to end their civil partnership, we offer services for legal separation. This is an option even during the first year of your civil partnership,
providing a flexible solution tailored to your unique situation.
Civil partnership dissolution processes vary in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Arrangements for Children, Money, and Property
Our legal experts will help you with:
Arrangements for looking after any children.
Child maintenance payments.
Division of money and property.
We strive to avoid court hearings by facilitating agreements on children, finances, and property.
Before You Apply
Decide whether to make a joint application with your partner or apply on your own. The dissolution process typically takes at least six months, applicable to both joint and sole applications.
Making a Joint Application
A joint application is suitable if:
Both parties agree on the dissolution.
There's no risk of domestic abuse.
Each partner must independently confirm their wish to continue with the application at various stages.
Applying on Your Own
A sole application is appropriate when:
Your partner disagrees with the dissolution.
You anticipate a lack of cooperation from your partner.
How to Apply
Apply online or by post with a fee of £593. The process typically takes around six months.
Choose Fard Solicitors
With Fard Solicitors, you're choosing a dedicated team committed to supporting you through the dissolution of your civil partnership. Contact us today to begin your journey towards a new chapter in your life.
FAQs
A final order is the legal document that officially ends your civil partnership. It is the conclusive step in the legal process of dissolution.
You must wait 6 weeks after the date of the conditional order to apply for a final order. If your civil partner applied for the conditional order, the wait time is 3 months and 6 weeks.
Yes, you should apply within 12 months of receiving the conditional order. Failing to do so requires you to explain the delay to the court.
Before applying for a final order, it's advisable to have a legally binding arrangement for dividing money and property. You must apply to the court for this.
The application process depends on when the court issued your application for ending your civil partnership. There are specific procedures for applications issued before and on or after 6 April 2022, either online or by post.
Yes, you can apply for a final order as a sole applicant, even if the process to end your civil partnership started jointly with your civil partner.
The court will review your application to ensure there are no reasons to prevent the dissolution. If satisfied, the court will issue the final order to both partners.
Once you receive your final order, keep it safe as it is necessary to prove your status or if you wish to enter into another civil partnership or marry.
Grounds include irretrievable breakdown, unreasonable behavior, desertion, or living apart for a significant period.
While not mandatory, legal advice is highly recommended, especially for dealing with complex matters like property division, child custody, and financial arrangements.
Yes, once the final order is issued, you are legally free to marry or enter into another civil partnership.
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