In turn this gives each person in the relationship a new legal status, that of a ‘Civil Partner’.
Civil Partners have equal treatment to married couples in a wide range of legal matters including:
At Harris & Harris we are experts in this relatively new area of family law and can help in arranging formal agreements before you enter into a civil partnership. These agreements would set out what would happen in the event of separation.
If advice is needed because a relationship has come to an end, we can help negotiate the division of assets and the arrangements for the care of any children. In this case the options for negotiating a settlement are the same as for married couples we can advise on court based options, helping you decide on how you to reach a resolution.
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