Partnership Rights
Information on civil partnerships and same-sex marriage
Same-sex marriage and civil partnership
Registering Whether you plan to get married, or form a civil partnership, you must first give notice of your intention to a register office in the...
Converting a civil partnership
Couples who registered a civil partnership in England and Wales have been able convert this to marriage since 10 December 2014. In Scotland it has...
Rights for unmarried same-sex couples
Benefits and taxes Unmarried same-sex couples are assessed jointly for benefits and taxes in the same way as opposite-sex couples. Cohabiting couples...
Dissolution and divorce
Sadly, sometimes things go wrong and couples decide to end their relationships. For civil partners to do this they need to apply for a dissolution...
Pensions
Pension provision is the same for same-sex and mixed-sex married couples and civil partners, except for schemes which pay benefits to the surviving...
Tax and benefits
All couples, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, are assessed in the same way for benefit entitlements and tax payments...
Immigration
British, EEA nationals or those who hold Indefinite Leave to Remain/Permanent Residence have the right to reside in the UK, and can register a...