Following the little-reported passage of secondary legislation relating to the Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) Regulations 2019 through the House of Lords, opposite-sex couples in England and Wales are able to register civil partnerships from 31 December 2019.

A consultation is ongoing regarding the ability of opposite-sex couples to convert their civil partnerships to marriage, so for the time being this will remain possible for same-sex couples only, under provisions contained in the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013.

For help and advice on family law matters please contact Teresa Mannion on 0808 166 8860 or email her on t.mannion@sydneymitchell.co.uk

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