Civil Partnerships
Granted under the Civil Partnership Act in December 2005, same-sex couples who register as civil partners can now enjoy a series of rights and responsibilities that are equal to those acquired in civil marriage. This includes but is not limited to providing civil partners with entitlement to following:
- Social security and pension benefits
- Parental responsibility or legal rights in relation to each other’s children
- Full life insurance recognition
- Next-of-kin rights
- Joint treatment for income-related benefits
- Recognition for immigration purposes
- Property and tenancy succession rights
- Exemption on inheritance tax
- Recognition under the Intestacy rules where there is no Will
Horsey Lightly is experienced in all matters concerning civil partnership, and we can advise you in relation to the following matters:
- Registration
- Name changes
- Your rights and responsibilities in relation to property, tax, pensions and benefits
- Dissolution
- Your rights on the death of a civil partner
Talk to our team
Call our London office: 020 7222 8844
Call our Newbury office: 01635 580858
Alternatively, you can contact our team of solicitors in London or Newbury by emailing info@horseylightly.com.