Benefits, Pensions & Child Support

Many couples have either one or both partners that rely upon some form of benefit. The Civil Partnership Act may affect this, therefore it is vital that you are aware of the implications and how this will affect you directly.

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Children

Children

This Article outlines some of the ground-breaking changes in children’s law affecting same-sex couples and their families from December 2005. The changes are happening due to the Civil Partnership Act 2004 and the Adoption and Children Act 2002.

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Court in the Act

Court in the Act

Meg Munn, Deputy Minister for Women and Equality, discusses a landmark change in the law that will allow samesex couples to form legally recognised partnerships for the first time.

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Civil partnerships around the world

Civil partnerships around the world

The idea of a legal union between two people of the same sex feels like a totally new concept. However, in many countries around the world, gay marriage has already been a part of every-day life for years

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Pre-nups

Pre-nups

However rich or famous a couple may be, it is a matter of surprise to many people that pre-nuptial agreements are not readily enforceable as contracts, nor will they automatically be followed by the courts, in English matrimonial law.

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Wills and inheritance for civil partners

Wills and inheritance for civil partners

Remember those wills you were so careful to make ages ago, before you dreamed you would be able to tie the legal knot?

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