Whether we’re talking about opposite-sex divorces, or same-sex divorces, it seems that women are more likely to start divorce proceedings according to a report by The Argus, which reviewed statistics from 1993 onwards.
Lesbian couples were much more likely to divorce than gay men couples, according to 2020 statistics.
In the same way that heterosexual couple can divorce under the no-fault rulings, same sex couples can do the same. There may be though, additional considerations for these situations and divorce solicitors in North Wales can guide gay couples through their divorce process.
For example, there are potential issues around rules dictating the division of assets, more specifically, pensions. One of the pair may have made lower contributions to a pension than the other and this could potentially affect the splitting of these pots of money. Generally however, it is important that same sex couples do not face any disadvantages during the division of assets.
Civil partnerships undergo a dissolution process when both parties agree to end the relationship. When looking for a dissolution, either one of both parties can apply. After this, the application process applies. Again, this can be either a sole or joint approach. An Acknowledgement of Service Notification is sent to an individual who has made a sole application though if it is a joint application, this stage is unnecessary.
Separation solicitors in North Wales will advise both parties of the twenty week reflection period and then on the issue of Conditional Orders. After a six week waiting period, a legal advisor should help complete the Final Order. The matters of children and finances will also be dealt with fairly by a solicitor and provide any other general advice.
Have our team at Bennett Smith Solicitors book you an appointment so you can discuss your same sex divorce or dissolution today.
