Ending a civil partnership differs from divorce in some important ways. One example of this is that there is no same-sex definition of ‘adultery’ and as such, the option to dissolve a same-sex civil partnership because of adultery simply does not exist.
Again this removes one of the acceptable reasons for separation with no time limit attached, and makes it even more important to work with experienced civil partnership mediators who understand the unique challenges of civil partnership separation.
There are also some practical differences between divorce and dissolving a civil partnership. If you have children together, it is essential to protect both parents’ legal rights and responsibilities.
In some cases you may discover that you do not legally have parental responsibility for a minor who you have always thought of as being your child. Family mediators can help you to resolve this amicably so everybody’s rights are protected, including your child’s.
These are the kinds of decisions that can affect your long-term happiness and the future structure of your family as you all move forwards along your post-dissolution path, and mediators are here to make that journey as smooth and positive as possible.