With the advent of formal Civil Partnerships from December 2005, same sex couples are afforded an identical status to married couples with same remedies available during their lifetime and on death or should the relationship otherwise come to an end . Same sex couples are given the same protection from domestic violence as heterosexual couples. They have the same rights in relation to children as married couples.
We are able to offer expert advice which may arise at the onset or upon the breakdown of such a relationship.