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Same-sex marriage conversions for civil partnerships face delays

March 29, 2014  |   Posted by :   |   Blog

Under new same-sex marriage laws which came into effect on the 13th of March, couples are now allowed to make applications to marry in the UK. The first same-sex marriages following the change in law are due to take place on the 29th of March, but for couples currently in civil partnerships who are hoping to organise a conversion to marriage, the wait may be longer. The Government has not provided a clear timescale for when civil partnerships can be converted to marriage, although recent estimated suggest there could be delays in implementing these changes until the end of the year. Family law experts ...

Dissolution of Civil Partnerships in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire

December 01, 2013  |   Posted by :   |   Blog

Dissolution is the term for divorce for couples in a civil partnership and generally follows the same processes and rules. There are a range of options available according to your financial and personal situation and as with any separation, your case will be as simple or as complicated as you make it! At Frances Lindsay & Co we handle civil partnership dissolution, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative family law, all of which are arranged with fixed legal fees so that you know exactly what you need to pay at each stage of your separation. If you’re ready to enter into the legal process of