Civil Partnership Dissolution Solicitors in Wales

Our civil partnership dissolution services in Wales

Civil partnership dissolution applications

If you are planning to end your civil partnership, our solicitors can help you to complete the partnership dissolution application form, and move through the necessary stages.

Our experts at JCP can offer specialist assistance throughout the entire civil partnership dissolution proceedings from completing the dissolution forms to applying for a Conditional Order, and later a Final Order, legally confirming the ending of the partnership.

Though it is possible to apply for a civil partnership dissolution order without the help of a lawyer, legal support is recommended to streamline the process and safeguard your interests.

Civil partnership separation

If you wish to separate from your partner, yet you do not wish to legally dissolve your civil partnership, or you are not yet eligible to do so, our solicitors can assist you to apply for civil partnership separation.

This is a suitable option for couples who do not wish to legally end their relationship, perhaps because they are still considering whether this is the right decision, yet would like to separate officially and make formal arrangements for their finances and children.

Dissolving a civil partnership is only an option for couples who have been in a civil partnership for at least one year. Therefore, legal separation is also a viable option for couples who have been in a partnership for less than one year.

To access civil partnership legal advice in Wales, including legal separation support, please get in touch with our expert civil partnership dissolution solicitors.

Children law matters

If you are planning to end your civil partnership, and you have children, you’ll need to make various decisions with regard to your children’s lives, moving forward.

Our civil partnership solicitors can assist you to determine and negotiate where your children will live in the aftermath of your relationship breakdown. If necessary, we can support you to obtain a Child Arrangements Order to finalise your child residency arrangements. 

We can further assist with determining and settling any disputes regarding your children and their upbringing.

Making arrangements for your children in the aftermath of a relationship breakdown can be emotionally and practically challenging. We have much experience assisting clients to reach mutually acceptable arrangements that reflect their children’s best interests.

Civil partnership dissolution financial settlement

If you have decided to end your civil partnership, you and your partner will need to separate your finances. The task can be a difficult one, particularly where you’ve lived together for many years, and where each partner has different ideas concerning the ownership of assets.

Our legal team at JCP Solicitors can assist you to negotiate a voluntary financial settlement, dividing your assets, property and money in a way that’s acceptable to both of you. Where it is not possible to reach a settlement between yourselves, we can assist you to apply to Court for a Financial Order.

Frequently asked questions about civil partnership dissolution

What is the dissolution of a civil partnership?

When a couple has entered a civil partnership, and they wish to end that partnership, they will need to apply for a civil partnership dissolution.

The dissolution of a civil partnership means to legally end a partnership so that the couple no longer have any legal ties to one another.

What are the grounds for civil partnership dissolution?

If you have been in a civil partnership for at least one year, you will be eligible to apply for a civil partnership dissolution.

There is only one ground for civil partnership dissolution which is the irretrievable breakdown of the partnership. Couples do not need to provide a reason to explain the dissolution.

How long does it take to dissolve a civil partnership?

Dissolving a civil partnership should take at least 6 months and possibly up to a year, though making the associated legal arrangements may take a little longer, for example, reaching a financial settlement where a couple have a particularly complex financial situation.

How do I end a civil partnership?

If you would like to end a civil partnership, you will need to make an application to the Court. Though it is possible to complete this process by yourself, it is advised that you access the support of a solicitor, doing so can help you to protect yourself, speed up the procedures, and avoid any potential issues.

How much does a civil partnership dissolution cost?

The fee for dissolving a civil partnership is £593 (but will increase to £652 in the near future), though this does not include any legal fees incurred by accessing the support of a solicitor throughout the process.

Our civil partnership dissolution solicitors in Wales will be able to provide a breakdown of your fees once we assess your needs and the level of legal assistance you require.

What is a dissolution order?

A Dissolution Order refers to a document that legally dissolves a civil partnership. To obtain a dissolution order it is necessary to apply to the Court for a civil partnership dissolution. Our lawyers at JCP can guide you through the relevant processes.

What is the difference between a dissolution and a separation order?

Obtaining a civil partnership dissolution means legally ending a civil partnership, and as such, the legal relationship between the partners. A separation order allows a couple to officially separate, without ending their civil partnership.

If a couple has been in a civil partnership for under one year, they will not qualify to obtain a civil partnership dissolution. In this situation, a separation order can permit them to officially separate and formally make the necessary arrangements for their finances and children.

Where a couple wishes to separate, but does not wish to legally end their civil partnership, for personal reasons, a civil partnership separation can help them formalise their separation.

Why choose our family law solicitor's civil partnership dissolution advice?

At JCP Solicitors, we are strongly committed to the communities we serve, across South Wales, West Wales and East Wales. All of our lawyers are specialists in their area, working to ensure that the interests of our clients are consistently protected.

We can offer practical, transparent assistance on civil partnership dissolutions, catered to your needs and circumstances. Our team always take a compassionate approach and ensure that you fully understand the duties expected of you throughout any legal process.

We are accredited by the Law Society for Family Law Advanced, demonstrating our ability to assist clients through complex family law matters. JCP Solicitors is independently regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

To get help from our dedicated team today, you can contact us using the details provided below. We are able to assist throughout the entire civil partnership dissolution process.

Get in touch with our civil partnership dissolution solicitors in Wales today

For further information, please get in touch with our civil partnership dissolution solicitors in South Wales.

You can give us a call at one of our local branches in Swansea, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthen, Cowbridge, Haverfordwest and St Davids. Alternatively, please feel free to email us at law@jcpsolicitors.co.uk or fill in our online enquiry form.