Ending a Civil Partnership in the UK

Unlike divorce, the process to end a partnership is relatively easy...

A civil partnership ends with permission from a court, or if one of the partners dies. The courts can either:

• Grant a dissolution order, but only if the civil partnership has lasted for at least a year
• Grant a separation order
• Grant an annulment

Non-British citizens should check their rights to stay in the UK if ending a civil partnership. Advice can be obtained from a Citizen's Advice Bureau (CAB).

• To find a local CAB: Click here

Further Information

• Citizen's Advice Bureau
• Civilpartnerships.org.uk
• General register Office for Scotland
• General register Office for Northern Ireland

• Foreigners Marrying
• Marriage Requirements
• Civil Partnerships
• Registering a Partnership
• Ending a Partnership