Ending a relationship through a marriage, civil partnership, or long-term cohabitation raises important questions about finances. Decisions at this stage have lasting implications, covering everything from property and pensions to savings, debts, and ongoing maintenance.

Where appropriate, we encourage resolution through negotiation or mediation to reduce conflict and cost. However, if a fair agreement cannot be reached, we can provide robust representation to ensure your financial settlement protects your long-term position and addresses complex matters appropriately.

Although many couples now choose marriage, civil partnerships remain an important option for LGBTQ+ families. When these relationships come to an end, the process of dissolution is similar to divorce and often requires careful management of financial and parental issues.

Our dedicated civil partnerships solicitors can support you throughout civil partnership dissolution, advising on property, pensions, businesses, and any children involved. We focus on achieving outcomes that allow both parties to move forward with certainty, while ensuring agreements are formalised and enforceable.

Equally, many LGBTQ+ couples opt for marriage, which may lead to divorce later down the line if things don’t work out as planned. Our specialist divorce lawyers can ensure you’re fairly represented if you choose this option, putting your interests first at what can be a difficult time.

Establishing parental responsibility is vital to ensure both parents have equal rights and responsibilities towards their children. For LGBTQ+ families, this can be more complex, depending on whether the child was conceived through donor treatment, surrogacy, or a previous relationship.

Our specialist children law solicitors can provide guidance on the routes available, which may include parental responsibility agreements or court orders. We will ensure that both parents are legally recognised wherever possible, safeguarding your child’s welfare and giving your family the security it needs.

When parents separate, deciding where a child will live and how time will be shared can be difficult. For LGBTQ+ families, issues can sometimes arise when one parent does not have automatic legal recognition.

Our solicitors are experienced in resolving child arrangement disputes sensitively and constructively. We encourage agreement wherever possible, but can represent you through court proceedings if required. Our focus is always on your child’s best interests, ensuring their stability and wellbeing are prioritised.

LGBTQ+ families are increasingly international, whether through living abroad, relocating for work, or navigating international surrogacy. These situations can create unique challenges, particularly where laws differ between countries.

Roythornes’ international family law team is highly experienced in advising LGBTQ+ clients on:

• Surrogacy and parental orders involving overseas arrangements
• Child relocation and cross-border disputes
• Recognition of foreign marriages or partnerships
• International property and financial settlements

We can provide clear, strategic advice to help you manage international issues while protecting your family’s rights across borders.