Domestic Abuse
What is Domestic Abuse? Domestic abuse is not limited to physical violence. It can also include, but is not restricted to: How we can help you If you are experiencing violence, harassment or emotional abuse from a partner, ex-partner or other family members, we can help you to apply for a court order to protect […]
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
A Pre-Nuptial or Pre-Marital Agreement is a contract entered into between two people before they marry or form a civil partnership. It is particularly worth considering in circumstances where financial resources are imbalanced or when it is necessary to consider the needs of children from a previous relationship. It is worth thinking about these agreements […]
Cohabitation Agreements and Living Together
Are you living with or planning to live with your partner? Do you think that you will have the same rights as a married couple, either now or after a particular period of time has passed? Unfortunately, that is not the case. There is no such thing as common law marriage and there is no […]
LGBTQ+ Divorce and Civil Partnership Dissolution
Are the processes for ending a civil partnership or a marriage for a same-sex couple any different than those for a couple of the opposite sex? If the relationship breaks down, a civil partnership can be dissolved or a marriage can be ended through divorce. These processes are very similar to each other, although some […]
Adoption for Same-Sex Couples
I’m a single gay man / woman and want to adopt a child. How do I start the adoption process? Being single is not a barrier to adoption; indeed some children thrive with the undivided attention of one parent, although it can be very helpful to have support from extended family and work. With an […]
Equal Marriage
Should I enter into a civil partnership with my partner or get married? This is largely a matter of personal preference. Civil Partnership is a distinct legal institution. It resembles the legal framework of marriage more closely than the civil partnership models in other EU member states whilst of course falling short of same sex marriage. […]