Civil Partnerships

Legal Advice for Every Stage of Your Relationship with Civil Partnerships

At Harrogate Family Law, our solicitors are here to help you with clear and caring advice whether you’re getting married, thinking about turning your civil partnership into a marriage, or going through a divorce. We have extensive experience in helping couples navigate through civil partnerships.

Starting a Civil Partnership

Civil partnerships are a legal way to make your relationship official, and they give you many of the same rights as marriage. We’ll help you understand the legal consequences, write any agreements you need, and make sure your rights are protected from the start.

Changing to Marriage

If you’re thinking about turning your civil partnership into a marriage, we can help you with the legal steps and any personal or financial issues that may come up. Our team will ensure that the move to marriage goes smoothly.

Our expertise in civil partnership cases means we are ideally placed to offer the best advice.

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Ending Civil Partnerships

Ending a civil partnership can be hard emotionally. If you need help with ending your civil partnership, Harrogate Family Law can help you with things like dividing up property, settling debts, and making arrangements for your children. We want to settle things quickly while also protecting your future.

Contact our team at Harrogate Family Law today

We are family solicitors who are experts in civil partnership law. We offer customised  advice that takes into account your specific situation. Our office in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, helps clients across the region and nationally.

Call our friendly team today on 01423 594680 or email us at enquiries@harrogatefamilylaw.co.uk

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Meet The Team

‘HFL has an exceptionally strong team of experienced lawyers, led by Laura Mounsey and Andrew Meehan, and talent throughout every level of the firm, as one would expect from a prestigious firm.’

Legal 500 2026

‘HFL have grown to become a considerable force in family law within Yorkshire, particularly with regards to high-net-worth individuals in Harrogate and the surrounding area.’

Legal 500 2026

‘Harrogate Family Law is a Legal 500 leading firm, recognised for its strong technical ability, complex financial cases, and excellent client service, with founder Andrew Meehan and lawyer Laura Mounsey specifically praised by the guide for their expertise.’

Legal 500 2025

‘The Harrogate team are personable, bespoke and client-focused. They don’t resort to a ‘one size fits all’ methodology.’

Chambers & Partners 2025

‘The team have a robust understanding of factors in my case and how to handle them in a way that keeps conflict to a minimum and achieves the desired outcomes.’

Chambers & Partners 2025

‘Andrew is very understanding and has a lot of experience, meaning he can therefore adapt and manage whatever is thrown at him.’

Chambers & Partners 2025

‘Laura made the whole process feel smooth and manageable, always taking the time to explain each step clearly and keeping me informed throughout.’

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‘They are a tenacious and thorough team.’

Chambers & Partners 2025

‘Thank you. Your service has been invaluable during this difficult time.’

Former client, February 2025

‘The whole team is great. I know it is your job, but you are making this so much easier for me and I really appreciate all that you are doing on my behalf.’

Former client, January 2025