This area of family law is relatively new, with legislation coming into force in December 2005, which allows same-sex couples to enter into a civil relationship almost like a marriage. The legislation allows same-sex couples who register their relationship under the Act, many of the same rights enjoyed by married couples. They include such things as:
• protection from domestic violence
• enables one partner to insure the other against death
• recognition under the rules of intestacy
Furthermore, the financial provisions that can be applied for by a married couple also extends to registered partnerships ie, property, maintenance, lump sums and pension sharing orders.
There are other issues that can also be dealt with such as, immigration and nationality, child maintenance, employment and pension benefits and death and fatal accident compensation.
It is important to note that a pre-existing will becomes void when entering into a civil relationship and a new will must be made.
In conclusion, couples who proceed to register their partnerships under the Act in many ways, have the same rights and legal remedies available to them as married couples.
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