Factsheets

Civil Partnership (.pdf - 103kb)
Description: Since December 2004 it has been possible for same sex couples to register their partnership and so acquire rights and responsibilities that are almost the same as married couples.
Date: 26 September 2007

Cohabitation (.pdf - 113kb)
Description: If you are living with someone without being married you might think you have similar rights to married couples if the relationship breaks down or one of you dies.
Date: 26 September 2007

Contact with children (.pdf - 128kb)
Description: If you are contemplating divorce or separation from your partner, your first concern will probably be about where your children will live and how they will retain contact with both of you.
Date: 26 September 2007

Divorce and dissolution of civil partnership (.pdf - 133kb)
Description: The legal process of ending a marriage or civil partnership can have a major emotional and financial impact on all family members.
Date: 26 September 2007

Financial arrangements (.pdf - 111kb)
Description: Settling the financial arrangements after separation can be a major 'flashpoint' during the divorce and dissolution processes.
Date: 26 September 2007