Civil partnership recognises life partnership between same-sex couples and provides them with the same responsibilities and rights they would have if they were married.

Whilst legal assistance may not be required in order to form a civil partnership, it can assist in ensuring that both parties fully understand what they are committing to. Civil partnership, like marriage, raises other issues such as wills, insurance and pensions. It also enables couples to gain parental responsibility for a partners children, establishes responsibility for reasonable maintenance for each other and any children.

Macks Family Lawyers can provide you with information and advice regarding the creation and the dissolution of civil partnership, on the making of pre-registration agreements and assistance with adoption provisions. If you would like further information on Civil Partnership click on the More Information button below or call us on 01642 252828.