If you’re part of the community and require legal advice, we are experts in LGBT marriage law and can provide you with guidance on a range of issues, from prenuptial agreements to divorce. We are also experienced in advising on all family law issues which affect members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including same-sex parenting, parental rights and family planning.
We offer clear, concise and personalised advice to help you achieve a successful outcome. Our LGBT family solicitors near you can draw on over 45 years of experience to offer tailored advice.
Please note we use the term ‘solicitor’ and ‘lawyer’ throughout interchangeably, as a term that refers to anyone in the United Kingdom that is licensed to practice law, provide legal advice, or represent clients in court.
LGBT Divorce & Separation
Many different circumstances can lead to the breakdown of a marriage or relationship. It may be that one of you is leaving behind a heterosexual relationship. Or you may be in an LGBT marriage and considering divorce.
Whatever your situation, we understand that each situation is unique. Our team of leading family solicitors in London are renowned for providing compassionate support when dealing with relationship breakdown and divorce. We know this can be a stressful time and will work closely with you to make sure the process is straightforward.
Civil Partnership
We appreciate that some couples enter into a civil partnership rather than LGBT marriage. Our family law team advise on all legal issues relating to civil partnerships. We can help you draft a pre-civil-partnership agreement, which protects your assets should the two of you separate in the future. We are also able to advise on wills or dealing with dissolution and its outcomes.
Premarital Agreements
As well as pre-civil partnership agreements, our team can draft pre-nuptial agreements for our LGBT clients. Should you have property or investments from a previous marriage, for instance, we ensure your agreement protects your assets in the event of a divorce or dissolution. A prenup can also set out who is responsible for any debts or other financial commitments if you and your partner separate.
Financial Provisions
Settling assets and separating finances when any marriage or partnership ends can be one of the most significant and time-consuming stages of a divorce or separation. This is true for any couple, regardless of gender.
There are different ways to reach a financial settlement in a divorce. Our team of LGBT solicitors lead with negotiations and round-table meetings, along with alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation and arbitration. Whichever option you choose, our experienced family lawyers will work closely with you to help reach a financial settlement with minimal stress and expense.
Cohabitation
Not all LGBTQIA+ couples who have been in long-term relationships have their partnership legally formalised. Our family law team can help you draw up a Cohabitation Agreement, which is similar to a premarital agreement in that it covers your rights around property and other assets. This agreement also includes information about what happens should you and your partner separate.
