Chapter 5- Civil Partnerships

Question 1

What does S1(1) CPA state

Answer 1

That civil partnerships are a relationship between two people of the same sex when they register as civil partners in the Uk

Question 2

Are civil partnerships available to opposite sex couples?

Answer 2

Presently no, but the government has stated they will look to open this up

Question 3

How is a civil partnership registered?

Answer 3

Similar to marriage in that persons wishing to enter civil partnerships must comply with required formalities and have capacity to do so.

Question 4

What are the 4 capabilities of civil partnership?

Answer 4

• Must be over 16 years old
• Must not be married or in CP with another person
• Must not be too closely related
• Must be of the same sex

Question 5

What are the formalities of Civil partnerships?

Answer 5

• Must give notice to the register
• Registration must take place I’m register office of an approved premises
• CP document must be signed by both parties and witnessed by two witnesses

Question 6

Two ways which a civil partnership can be ended?

Answer 6

Dissolution order

Nullity order

Question 7

What is the exemption behaviourally which cannot end a civil partnership?

Answer 7

Adultery

Question 8

Which two exceptions cannot make civil partnership voidable?

Answer 8

STIs

And

Not consummating relationship

Question 9

What is the equivalent order for civil partnerships for judicial separation order?

Answer 9

Separation order

Question 10

Can financial remedies be awarded to CP breakdowns?

Answer 10

Yes, under S72 Sch 5-6 of CPA

Question 11

How can civil partnerships convert to same sec marriages? What act

Answer 11

By signing a conversion of marriage declaration under the marriage of Same sex couples (conversions of civil partnerships) regulations 2014