Civil Partnerships
Since the Civil Partnership Act 2004 came into force, it has been possible for same sex couples to obtain recognition of their relationship under law.
In order to register a civil partnership in Manchester, you must 'give notice' to the local register office stating that you wish to register a civil partnership. This gives couples legal rights that are similar to the legal rights of married couples. These relate to:
- pensions;
- parental responsibility for civil partner's children;
- child maintenance;
- tax;
- employment benefits;
- access to accident compensation and insurance;
- protection from domestic violence; and
- immigration rights
The above areas of law are far from simple. Indeed, if considering a civil partnership, it would undoubtedly be beneficial for you to seek expert advice from solicitors experienced in family law.
Our solicitors have experience of dealing with civil partnership law and will be able to give you detailed, practical and pragmatic legal advice and guidance tailored to your situation.
Get in touch with us to find out more about civil partnerships by calling us on 0161 408 5257 or fill out our online enquiry form. Alternatively email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
