Our services: civil partnerships
The Civil Partnership Act 2004 that came into force on 5 December 2005 enables same-sex couples to enter a civil partnership that gives the relationship the same legal status and rights as a marriage.
DFJ Solicitors can advise on the legal implications of entering into a civil partnership and steps that can be taken to help protect assets that a partner brings to the relationship or inherits.
We can also represent you if the civil partnership breakdowns and if you wish to dissolve the relationship legally, which involves dealing with financial issues. We can also advise on related legal issues, including:
- duty to provide reasonable maintenance for your civil partner and any children of the family
- ability to apply for Parental Responsibility for your civil partner's child
- inheritance and recognition on intestacy
- tax issues, including inheritance tax
- protection from domestic violence
- access to fatal accidents compensation
For further details of our civil partnership legal advice and services, or to make an appointment, please call:
- Michael Brady at our Cirencester office on 01285 654875
- Anita Arora at our Gloucester office on 01452 508800
- or email enquiries@dfjlaw.co.uk