Civil partnerships

The Civil Partnership Act came into force on 5 December 2005 and gives gay and lesbian couples the right to make a formal, legal commitment to each other by entering into a civil partnership.

Find out how to register a civil partnership in Wolverhampton from the pages below.

The law is also significant for couples who do not register their relationship. Importantly, partners who live together - even if not registered as civil partners - must claim welfare benefits as a couple. You can find out more from the pages below.

Civil partnerships - rights and responsibilities
	Download two government guides on civil partnership containing advice on legal changes regarding, for example, benefit entitlement, parenting, tax and pensions.

Registering a civil partnership
	How to register a civil partnership in Wolverhampton.

Civil partnerships and benefits
	Find out how the Civil Partnership Act affects gay or lesbian couples who claim benefits or tax credits. Links to websites which provide detailed information.

Contacts - Civil partnerships
	How to contact the Wolverhampton Register Office to register your civil partnership. Page includes an online contact form.

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