Dissolution Order Solicitor

Dissolution Order Solicitor.....

Similar to marriage and divorce, those in civil partnerships can apply for a dissolution order in instances where they would like to end their legal relationship with their partner. And in the same way as divorce, dissolution orders must go through court.

In the same was as in divorce, agreements need to be made surrounding finances, housing, and any children in the relationship. It is recommended to have a dissolution order solicitor with you during this time so that you can get the best arrangement.

At Reeds, we understand that separation can be an emotional time for all involved. Our team of dissolution order solicitors are on hand to assist you and guide you through the whole process with the utmost sensitivity. Call Reeds on 0333 240 7373 or via email on info@reeds.co.uk 

James Ferry - Reeds Solicitors
James Ferry

Partner, Solicitor & Head of Department

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Our Family Law and Care Proceedings team include accredited members of the Law Society’s Children’s Panel and members of Resolution. All have extensive experience and expertise in family matters, with some having contributed to published books and articles. Our Care Proceedings Solicitors are instructed by members of the public, professional agencies such as CAFCASS, and Local Authorities.

We will be firm when it comes to protecting your rights, the best interests of your children, and achieving the best outcome. We believe family law is ultimately about people and we understand how difficult and emotional matters such as divorce, making arrangements for children on separation and care proceedings  can be. We will be there to support you and guide you through your legal journey and provide you with legal advice and representation you can trust.

Some family law matters, such as obtaining injunctions,, require speed and tenacity to ensure you are protected. Our Divorce Solicitors are familiar with common tactics used to stall financial settlement proceedings, especially in international and high-net-worth divorces. They will proactively enact strategies to ensure your case keeps moving forward.

Our Family Law Solicitors can help you with a full range of family matters, including but not limited to divorce, high net worth divorce, children’s law, care proceedings and PLO meetings, child abduction, Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders, and TOLATA cases.

Family law matters, especially those involving children, can be extremely sensitive. Rest assured, all discussions and information shared with our team are strictly confidential. Your privacy and reputation are paramount to us.

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FAQ

Marriage and civil partnerships are both legally bound relationships between two people. They both share many of the same benefits, including rights to any property and assets, relationships and arrangements to any children, as well as pension benefits. They also share many of the same obligations. There are some differences, however, between marriages and civil partnerships.

The first difference is those in civil partnerships cannot legally call themselves ‘married’. Comparatively, civil partnerships are ended with dissolution by obtaining a dissolution order, whereas a marriage is ended with divorce by obtaining a final order (previously called a decree absolute). When we look at the grounds for divorce, adultery is included for those going through divorce. Yet, adultery is not a ground for dissolving a civil partnership.

A civil partnership is ended by making an application for a dissolution order in court. Whilst this is similar to divorce, legally speaking you do not get ‘divorced’ from a civil partnership.

If the civil partnership breaks down, there is a legal process that must be followed in order to dissolve the civil partnership. This includes making an application to the court, asking for legal authorisation for the relationship to end.

The process of dissolving a civil partnership is very similar to a divorce. A couple must have been in the civil partnership for a minimum of 1 year before an application for dissolution can be made to court. Once the minimum period of 1 year has passed, either person in the couple, or both if the decision is mutual, can apply for a dissolution order.

If a civil partnership has lasted for less than 1 year, a separation order can be applied for to agree the details of how the couple want to separate. For more information on separation agreements, see our dedicated page.

In the application, the applicant must provide a declaration detailing that the partnership has irrevocably broken down.

You can avoid going to any court hearings by agreeing with your partner ahead of time on decisions surrounding finances, property and assets, and any children.

A dissolution order is a legal process that must be followed in order to dissolve a civil partnership. This includes making an application to the court, asking for legal authorisation for the relationship to end.

The process of dissolving a civil partnership is very similar to a divorce. A couple must have been in the civil partnership for a minimum of 1 year before an application for dissolution can be made to court. Once the minimum period of 1 year has passed, either person in the couple, or both if the decision is mutual, can apply for a dissolution order.

If a civil partnership has lasted for less than 1 year, a separation order can be applied for to agree the details of how the couple want to separate. Read more about separation agreements here.

In the application, the applicant must provide a declaration detailing that the partnership has irrevocably broken down.

If a civil partnership has lasted for less than 1 year, or one person is the relationship does not want it to end, a separation order can be applied for to agree the details of how the couple want to separate. Read more about separation agreements here. [LINK]

In the same way as in a divorce, ending a civil partnership requires the applicant to demonstrate that the relationship has broken down irreversibly. There are no specific grounds that must be proven for the dissolution to be granted. The court will grant and process the dissolution once satisfied with the details of the breakdown of the relationship.

Someone may apply for annulment if they are able to assert to the court that their civil partnership was not legal in the first place. Civil partnerships must meet certain criteria in order to be legal, including that both partners must not already be married or in a civil partnership, they must both be over 16 years old, and the civil partnership must not be entered under any kind of coercion.

Annulments are usually applied for within 3 years of registering a civil partnership, and if the annulment is granted, the partnership will become void or voidable.