{"id":15143,"date":"2023-06-14T10:54:06","date_gmt":"2023-06-14T10:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agrlaw.co.uk\/?p=15143"},"modified":"2023-06-14T11:01:44","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T11:01:44","slug":"i-want-to-dissolve-my-civil-partnership-where-does-that-leave-me-financially","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agrlaw.co.uk\/i-want-to-dissolve-my-civil-partnership-where-does-that-leave-me-financially\/","title":{"rendered":"I want to dissolve my civil partnership. Where does that leave me financially?"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you read our blog \u2018civil partnership and marriage \u2013 which is right for you?<\/a>\u2019 you\u2019ll know that one of the few differences between the two is how they are legally ended. Marriages are ended with a divorce, and a civil partnership is dissolved. You can apply for a legal separation if you\u2019ve been married or in a civil partnership for less than one year.<\/p>\n The law around divorce and dissolution changed in April 2022, when no fault divorce came into effect. We wrote about it HERE<\/a>\u00a0but, in brief, the main points are:<\/p>\n What do you need to consider when applying for a dissolution?<\/strong><\/p>\n As with all separations, dividing up assets and planning your financial future can be complicated. It may be especially overwhelming if you\u2019re upset and feeling uncertain, or if children or your wider family are affected.<\/p>\n There is a great deal to think about, and getting calculations and valuations correct before an agreement is finalised is vital. Some common considerations are:<\/p>\n How can we help you? <\/strong><\/p>\n As you can see from the above, separation and finances are complicated areas of law. You don\u2019t want to leave anything to chance, so we always recommend seeking legal advice for dissolutions.<\/p>\n Unless the relationship is abusive, we endeavour to help you settle terms constructively using mediation to avoid asking the court to draw up a financial order. This involves a trained mediator listening objectively to both points of view. The mediator doesn\u2019t take sides but suggests practical steps you can take to reach an agreement you\u2019re both happy with. As members of Resolution, we take a constructive approach to family law issues that considers the whole family’s needs.<\/p>\n Mediation isn\u2019t free but is quicker and cheaper than going through the courts. You may be eligible for vouchers or Legal Aid if you have children or are on a low income. Please contact us<\/a> for information.<\/p>\n Mediation also ensures that both partners are fully aware of the financial situation, as one person often handles household finances.<\/p>\n Mediation is the right option for us \u2013 what now?<\/strong><\/p>\n Mediation can be used for any areas of your dissolution that you disagree on but, as this blog is about reaching a financial settlement, we want to tell you how you can make the most of your first session. We\u2019ll need to see details of:<\/p>\n Bring any statements or bills to your first mediation appointment. You and your partner need to be honest about finances throughout the dissolution process otherwise your agreement may be invalid, and you may have to go through the courts to get a fairer share.<\/p>\n AGR Law<\/strong><\/p>\n For more information about how our experienced team can support you, please email hello@agrlaw.co.uk<\/a> or call 0116 340 0094. We offer virtual and face-to-face appointments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you read our blog \u2018civil partnership and marriage \u2013 which is right for you?\u2019 you\u2019ll know that one of the few differences between the two is how they are legally ended. Marriages are ended with a divorce, and a civil partnership is dissolved. You can apply for a legal separation if you\u2019ve been married … Continue reading I want to dissolve my civil partnership. Where does that leave me financially?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15144,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38,37],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/agrlaw.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15143"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/agrlaw.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/agrlaw.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agrlaw.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agrlaw.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15143"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/agrlaw.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15143\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15146,"href":"https:\/\/agrlaw.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15143\/revisions\/15146"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agrlaw.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15144"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/agrlaw.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agrlaw.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agrlaw.co.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
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