All of the financial rights and responsibilities of married couples have now been extended to same sex couples by law with Civil Partnerships, including those relating to pre-nuptial agreements.

Civil Partnerships, as with marriages or any legally binding arrangement require consideration with regard to the “what ifs”. The most common, understandably, is “what if our relationship breaks down”? If the outcome is “Divorce”, we can assist a swift and efficient settlement with the minimum of acrimony.

Our Family specialist has been advising same sex couples on the legal implications of cohabitation for some time and can advise on Civil Partnerships, the points to be considered and the practical steps you should be taking to protect your financial security, should the relationship break down at some stage in the future.

We advise on issues relating to children of civil partners. When required, our Private Client team will provide additional, specialist advice on wills and inheritance and tax planning to protect individual assets, onshore or offshore, whether at the pre-nuptial, or subsequent stages.