When a civil partnership ends, we’ll help you separate your lives legally, fairly, and respectfully. From the dissolution process to financial agreements and property decisions.
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Introduction
Ending a civil partnership can be emotionally complex, and navigating the legal process may feel daunting. Our caring family law solicitors are here to offer gentle, clear guidance throughout the dissolution process. We help you understand your rights and options, including financial settlements and child arrangements, ensuring that your concerns are heard and respected. Serving clients across England and Wales, our team provides personalised support with fixed-fee consultations and transparent pricing. Our goal is to make this transition as smooth and compassionate as possible, helping you move forward with clarity and reassurance.
Struggling with relationship decisions? Our free consultation lets you explore the “what ifs” of separation or divorce, with no pressure to move forward.
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We advise on financial consent orders, pensions, property and planning after separation.
ExploreTo help bring clarity and security during this time, we strongly recommend updating your Will.
ExploreEnsure a seamless property transaction with our transparent and efficient legal expertise.
ExploreWe understand that making the first move can feel overwhelming. Many of our clients worry about causing conflict, about costs, or simply about coping with the stress of it all. That is why we have created a more structured, supportive way to approach separation. One that prioritises understanding, clear options, and the future of everyone involved.
A calm, supportive environment to talk things through
A calm, resolution-focused approach
Clear guidance on your legal options
Support for co-parenting and future planning that keeps children at the centre
Fixed fees available where possible
A team who will truly listen, not judge
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A civil partnership dissolution is the legal process of ending a civil partnership. In England and Wales, it is similar to divorce. Lyons Bowe’s family solicitors guide clients through the process to ensure everything is handled correctly under UK law.
You must have been in your civil partnership for at least one year before applying for dissolution. Lyons Bowe helps you prepare and submit the application, ensuring it is compliant with UK legal requirements.
Since April 2022, the no-fault system applies to both marriages and civil partnerships, meaning you no longer need to prove unreasonable behaviour or separation. Lyons Bowe assists clients in applying under the simplified no-fault process.
The process usually takes a minimum of six months from application to final order. Lyons Bowe helps ensure documents are submitted correctly and that financial and child-related matters are resolved without unnecessary delays.
While you can apply online, using a solicitor ensures your financial, property, and parental rights are fully protected. Lyons Bowe provides expert family law advice to safeguard your future after dissolution.
Financial matters are dealt with separately from the dissolution application. Lyons Bowe supports clients in negotiating settlements for property, pensions, and savings, ensuring fairness under UK family law.
Yes. If you have children, Lyons Bowe helps you agree on custody, living arrangements, and financial support. Our solicitors prioritise the welfare of children in line with UK family law.
Lyons Bowe’s experienced family solicitors provide clear advice, manage paperwork, represent you in negotiations or court, and ensure your financial and parental rights are protected throughout the dissolution process.
Ending a civil partnership often involves selling a shared home. Our family and conveyancing teams work together to make the legal and practical steps straightforward, with sensitivity, clarity, and your future in mind.