Same sex marriages became legal in England and Wales, effective from the 13th March 2014.
The legal rights and responsibilities that flow from an opposite sex marriage are the same for people in a same sex marriage. Please read our page on Divorce, Financial Settlements and Children.
Same Sex Marriages Lawyers Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
Divorce
The divorce process for same sex marriages is broadly the same. The only difference is that the “adultery” ground for divorce is not available to same sex couples. This is because the legal definition for “adultery” is when one spouse commits adultery with another person of the opposite sex. However, “adultery,” as perceived in same sex marriages, can be incorporated into the “unreasonable behaviour” petition as evidence of behaviour that was not acceptable within the marriage.
Contact our Same Sex Marriage Divorce Lawyers Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
At Family Law Solutions Solicitors we can assist in the breakdown of your marriage. To speak to our Divorce Lawyers call us on 0800 2888 396 or contact us
"From the half hour free consultation I knew my solicitor understood my needs. She explained everything I needed for my divorce in a format that was understandable. The time scale and fee where pretty much adhered to. My solicitor was always very quick to respond to any queries I had. Her support was greatly appreciated, making the divorce manageable" - Mrs S, Bracknell 
Annulment
Marriages, of the opposite sex or same sex, can be annulled to suggest that the marriage should not have taken place as there was a technical fault (known as a “void” marriage) or the marriage did take place but it was not a “marriage” in the eyes of the law (known as “voidable”). The Petitioner must prove that the marriage falls into one of those two categories. A same sex marriage cannot be “voidable” on the ground of wilful refusal to consummate the marriage or by reason of incapacity.
Financial Order Process
Parties to a same sex marriage can also apply to the Court for Financial Order, in the same way that opposite sex spouses can.
At Family Law Solutions Solicitors we can assist in the breakdown of your marriage. Come and talk to us on 0800 2888 396 or contact us