How can our civil partnership dissolution solicitors help?
If you need specialist legal advice about dissolving your civil partnership, we’re here to support you with:
- Dissolving a civil partnership through the correct legal process
- Child arrangements and parental responsibility
- Drafting and negotiating agreements
- Resolving disputes, whether through negotiation, mediation, or court representation
- Financial settlements, including:
- Property and capital assets
- Pensions
- Income and maintenance payments
- Asset division and protection
We ensure our advice is tailored to your specific circumstances, and explain everything in simple terms—ensuring you fully understand your options, and can make informed decisions about your future.
Why choose Parfitt Cresswell as your civil partnership dissolution solicitors?
We offer a complimentary initial consultation
It’s a great way to understand your options, get to know us better and make a more informed decision on whether we are the firm for you.
Our fees are straightforward, transparent and honest
After your initial consultation, you will know what your costs are likely to be. Depending on your needs, it may be possible to provide a fixed fee and in circumstances where it is not, a clear estimate will be provided which will be kept under close review.
We are honest, genuine people with an assertive and confident edge
We know how to assertively achieve results and to promote a positive resolution. We do the right thing by you. Not just for today, but for the future too.
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We are fully authorised and regulated by the SRA
This means we adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. You can be confident that your matter is being handled with integrity, care and full accountability.
We make law accessible
We believe that transparency and understanding are key to a good working relationship. We will endeavour to keep you informed of the latest legal updates and policy changes, in clear terms and without the jargon.
Meet our civil partnership dissolution solicitors & legal experts
London, Berkshire, Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Frequently Asked Questions
We know that navigating the legal complexities of dissolving a civil partnership can be difficult. Here you will find a small selection of questions that our civil partnership dissolution clients regularly ask us:
How does civil partnership dissolution work?
Dissolving a civil partnership is the legal process of ending the relationship, similar to divorce for married couples. In England and Wales, there are very few differences between divorce and dissolution:
- The court will consider all assets, including property, pensions, savings, and global assets acquired before, during, and sometimes after the relationship.
In Scotland, the rules differ slightly:
- Only assets accrued during the course of the relationship are typically included.
- Certain assets, such as gifts or inheritances, may be excluded under specific conditions.
How long does it take to dissolve a civil partnership?
The entire process typically takes six to seven months, assuming there are no disputes or complications. This includes the mandatory six-week period between the conditional order and the final dissolution order.
How are finances divided during a civil partnership dissolution?
The court has broad powers to make orders regarding the division of assets, including property, pensions, and savings.
It is essential to finalise financial arrangements through a court-approved order (known as a consent order) to prevent future claims.
