Fyne Times Gay and Lesbian Magazine, UK
Say No to Gay Marriage
America actress Portia de Rossi couldn’t have chosen a more culturally sensitive time and place (a Los Angeles court) to file a petition to take the surname of her partner, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres.
Credit-crunch proof civil partnerships
Most of us have had to cut-back in some small way, like taking a British holiday or not using the car as much. But how can you possible ‘downsize’ the most important day of your life?
What are my options?
Rachael Smethurst explains the options available to divorcing and separating couples to help them when a relationship breaks down.
Your lucky day?
Many wedding traditions are all about avoiding bad luck. Through the centuries a multitude of traditions and rituals have been created to promote good luck and drive away bad omens. But could seeing a pig on the way to your civil partnership really ruin your relationship?
Bless You
As Civil Partnership is a non-religious concept, these blessings will have to
take place after or before you have already had a ceremony in a venue
registered for civil partnership registration.
Reception Essentials
Whatever type of ceremony you end up plumping for, you are pretty sure to be having ‘a little bit of a do’ afterwards. Just like the rest of the whole wedding day, the reception is also steeped in traditions that you may like to follow and adapt for your own day.
Other Venues
The register office may be a nice and convenient place to hold your civil partnership. but its not always the perfect choice for everyone
In the UK, just over a quarter of all civil marriages take place somewhere other than a register office. This means then that there are literally thousands of venues up and down the UK where you can legally hold your partnership ceremony.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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?
At The Registry Office
You and your partner will need to each give notice in the area(s) where you
have lived for at least seven days. When you give notice, you will be asked
to state where you wish the civil partnership registration to take place.
Something old, something new, something borrowed... something pink?
A British wedding is made up of many traditions pulled in from the past, other countries and other religions.
Where does this leave the childern
So, you and your partner can now demonstrate your commitment to one another by forming a civil partnership. But, if you are one of many couples who have children, where does a new civil partnership leave them?
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