Dissolution of a civil partnership is a legal process in England and Wales that ends a civil partnership after the relationship between the civil partners has broken down irretrievably. Your civil partnership can be dissolved in England & Wales only after 1 year of registration of your civil partnership. An application for dissolution of a civil partnership in England & Wales is made using application form D8.
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What Is Dissolution of a Civil Partnership?
Dissolution of a civil partnership is the legal process for formally ending a civil partnership. It is similar to divorce for married couples. Once the court finalises the dissolution, the civil partnership legally comes to an end.
To apply for dissolution, you must show that the civil partnership has irretrievably broken down. Under the current no-fault family law system in England and Wales, you are no longer required to blame your partner or provide evidence of unreasonable behaviour, adultery, or separation periods.
Who Can Apply for Civil Partnership Dissolution?
You can apply for dissolution of a civil partnership if:
- Your civil partnership has lasted for at least one year
- Your relationship has permanently broken down
- Your civil partnership is legally recognised in England and Wales
- England or Wales has jurisdiction to deal with the matter
Our experienced family law solicitors can assess your eligibility and advise you on the most suitable course of action.
Joint or Sole Application for Dissolution
You may apply for dissolution either:
Sole Application
One partner makes the application independently.
Joint Application
Both partners apply together and cooperate throughout the process.
Our family law team can advise you on which option is most appropriate based on your personal circumstances and relationship dynamics.
The Dissolution Process in England and Wales
The civil partnership dissolution process generally involves the following stages:
1. Filing the Application
An application for dissolution is submitted to the Family Court.
2. Acknowledgement of Service
The other partner receives the application and confirms receipt.
3. Conditional Order
The court reviews the application and issues a Conditional Order if satisfied that the requirements are met.
4. Final Order
After the required waiting period, the court grants the Final Order, legally ending the civil partnership.
Our dissolution solicitors manage the entire process on your behalf and ensure all documentation is prepared accurately and submitted promptly.
Financial Settlement Following Dissolution
Ending a civil partnership may involve resolving complex financial matters, including:
- Division of property and assets
- Savings and investments
- Pension sharing
- Spousal maintenance
- Business interests
- Debts and liabilities
At Premium Solicitors, our family law solicitors provide strategic advice to help secure a fair financial settlement. We aim to resolve disputes amicably wherever possible, but we are fully prepared to represent clients in court proceedings when necessary.
Children Matters Following Dissolution
If you and your civil partner have children, arrangements may need to be made regarding:
- Child arrangements and living arrangements
- Contact and visitation
- Schooling and education
- Child maintenance
- Relocation issues
Our specialist children law solicitors prioritise the welfare and best interests of the child while helping parents reach practical and workable agreements.
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FAQs- Dissolution Of Civil Partnership
The following are various frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the dissolution of civil partnerships in England and Wales:
Dissolution of a civil partnership is the legal process of ending a civil partnership, similar to divorce for married couples. It formally brings the relationship to an end through the court and resolves financial matters, property, and child arrangements where applicable.
The only ground for dissolution is that the civil partnership has irretrievably broken down. You are no longer required to prove fault (such as unreasonable behaviour or adultery), as the law now allows a no-fault dissolution process.
No. You must have been in a civil partnership for at least one year before you can apply for dissolution in England and Wales.
A no-fault dissolution means that neither party needs to blame the other for the breakdown of the relationship. The applicant simply confirms that the civil partnership has irretrievably broken down.
Yes. You can apply:
- As a sole applicant, or
- As joint applicants
Joint applications are often more amicable and can simplify the process.
The dissolution process typically involves:
- Filing the application
- 20-week reflection period
- Applying for the Conditional Order
- Waiting period (usually 6 weeks and 1 day)
- Applying for the Final Order
The Final Order legally ends the civil partnership.
The process usually takes approximately 6 to 8 months, depending on the court processing times and whether financial matters are resolved promptly.
In most cases, you do not need to attend court. The process is largely handled online or via paperwork unless there are disputes involving finances or children.
The court fee for dissolution is currently £612 (subject to change). Legal fees will depend on the complexity of your case, particularly if financial settlements or disputes are involved.
Yes. Financial issues such as:
- Division of property
- Savings and investments
- Pensions
- Spousal maintenance
can be resolved through a financial settlement agreement, which can be made legally binding by a court order.
Arrangements for children are handled separately. The court prioritises the best interests of the child, including:
- Living arrangements
- Contact with each parent
- Financial support
Yes. If both partners agree on finances and child arrangements, the process can be straightforward. However, it is advisable to formalise agreements through a consent order to ensure they are legally binding.
A Conditional Order is a court decision confirming that the court sees no reason why the civil partnership cannot be dissolved. It is the first legal stage before the Final Order.
The Final Order legally ends the civil partnership. After this order is granted, both parties are free to enter into a new civil partnership or marriage.
Under the current no-fault system, it is very difficult to contest a dissolution application. Challenges are limited to specific legal grounds such as jurisdiction or validity of the civil partnership.
While you can apply without legal representation, using experienced solicitors ensures:
- Correct preparation of documents
- Protection of your financial interests
- Proper legal advice on child arrangements
You can get civil partnership dissolved in England or Wales if all of the following are true:
- you’ve been in civil partnership for over a year
- your relationship has permanently broken down
- your civil partnership is legally recognised in the UK
- the UK is your permanent home, or the permanent home of your civil partner
To end a civil partnership, you first need to fill in a civil partnership dissolution form D8. You must include your:
- full name and address
- civil partner’s full name and address
- civil partnership certificate - send the original certificate or get a copy from a register office
Include the names and dates of birth of any children (no matter how old they are). You must try to find your civil partner’s current address if you do not know it. The court will need it to send them a copy of the dissolution application.
You must send paperwork to a court to ask for permission to end your civil partnership.
Separate from the paperwork, you and your ex-partner may need to work out:
- arrangements for looking after any children
- child maintenance payments for any children
You also need to divide your money and property. There’s a deadline if you want to make this legally binding.
You can usually avoid going to court hearings if you agree about children, money and property and the reasons for ending your civil partnership.
You can get your civil partnership dissolved in England & Wales only after you have been in a civil partnership for at least one year.
If your civil partnership was not consummated, you may be able to apply for annulment of your civil partnership even if you have been in a civil partnership for less than a year.
You can end your civil partnership in England and Wales if all of the following are true:
- you’ve been in a civil partnership for over a year
- your relationship has permanently broken down
- your civil partnership is legally recognised in England & Wales (including same-sex marriage)
- Either you or your civil partner is habitually resident in England & Wales
A clean break civil partnership is where no ongoing financial commitments remain between you and your civil partner. The phrase ‘a clean break’ is particularly used as the opposite of an order where there is ongoing spousal maintenance payable, usually monthly, from one partner to the other.
A clean break is only possible in relation to the financial claims between civil partners. It is not possible to have a clean break in relation to financial obligations towards your children.
In case you and your ex-partner have no assets to divide, you should also apply for a financial settlement order. It’s important to do so, even if you don’t have any assets to divide at the time of the civil partnership dissolution. There’s no guarantee you won’t come into some money in the future and if you haven’t obtained a financial settlement, your ex is still within their legal rights to make a financial claim.
Once a 'clean break' agreement of this kind has been ratified by court order, neither of you will be able to go back to court in the future to ask for maintenance or further transfer of assets. This gives both partners a much greater degree of certainty and allows them to completely disentangle their individual financial affairs.
Yes, you can start dissolution of civil partnership proceedings in England, provided you have a valid civil partnership certificate (and a certified translation if the certificate is not in English). The key issue is determining whether the civil partnership is valid and legal in the country where the ceremony took place, while local customs are observed. If the civil partnership has been carried out in accordance with the local laws and customs of the country in which it took place, it is usually a valid legal civil partnership.
You should also meet all of the following requirements for ending a civil partnership in England & Wales:
- you’ve been in a civil partnership for over a year
- your relationship has permanently broken down
- your civil partnership is legally recognised in England & Wales (including same-sex marriage)
- Either you or your civil partner is habitually resident in England and Wales
A conditional order of dissolution is a document that says that the court does not see any reason why you cannot end a civil partnership. You can apply for a conditional order of dissolution if your civil partner does not defend your civil partnership dissolution petition.
The final dissolution order is the legal document that ends your civil partnership. You need to wait at least 43 days (6 weeks and 1 day) after the date of the conditional order of dissolution before you can apply for a final dissolution order.
To apply for a civil partnership dissolution, you’ll need:
- your civil partner’s full name and address
- your original civil partnership certificate or a certified copy (and a certified translation if it’s not in English)
- proof of your name change if you’ve changed it since you registered your civil partnership - for example, your civil partnership certificate or a deed poll
You must try to find your civil partner’s current address if you do not know it. The court will need it to send them a copy of the civil partnership dissolution petition.
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