Civil Partnership Guide


Legal section
  • Parenting  ( 3 items )

     One of the main advantages of Civil Partnership are the welcomed changes in parenting laws, this makes it much easier for a same-sex partner to gain parental responsibility. We have invited expert advice from family law solicitors, who look at the legal aspects in more debth.

     

     

  • Property  ( 4 items )

    Couples who each own a property are especially well advised to plan their financial futures carefully before becoming Civil Partners. There are many advantages and disadvantages for property owners, among other things CPers can only share a primary property.

     

     

  • Pre-Partnership Agreement  ( 2 items )

     It may not be the most romantic of things to do before your big day, but drawing up a pre-partnership agreement may be one of the most practical.

     

     

  • Wills  ( 3 items )

     The Civil Partnership Act makes a great difference for same-sex couples in terms of inheritance tax laws. It is advised that everyone should make a will in case of death to make the most of your allowances, especially if you have assets.

     

     

  • Benefits/Income Support  ( 2 items )

     The Civil Partnership Act brings important changes affecting same-sex couples who claim income-related benefits, regardless of whether the couple decide to form a civil partnership.

     

     

  • Legal Surgery  ( 6 items )

    Our legal doctor, Rachel Woodd from Osbornes Solicitors answers all you legal Civil Partnership questions. If you have a question browse our existing problems by visiting the Legal Surgery or email your question to legal@g3mag.co.uk

     

     

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