Our family law team helps same-sex couples end a marriage or civil partnership, reach a financial settlement and agree arrangements for their children. We act for clients from all nine of our offices: Doncaster, Rotherham, Hull, Lincoln, Retford, Gainsborough, Melton Mowbray, Leighton Buzzard and Wakefield. Whatever has brought you here, we will explain your options clearly and help you take the next step.
“From this initial meeting to the finalisation of my divorce Nicola was the epitome of professionalism, whilst maintaining a compassionate and understanding attitude towards my situation.”
“Gemma’s advice was clear throughout. I had a family solicitor before who made things very complicated. Gemma made the divorce and splitting of assets incredibly simple - strong recommend.”
“Nicola and her colleagues were excellent throughout my recent divorce proceedings. Professional, efficient and approachable at all times. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Andrew Isaac Law to anyone needing a divorce lawyer.”
“Gemma was great, made the divorce process very easy, if I ever get divorced again I’ll be back to Gemma. Hopefully I never see her again though”
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Same-sex couples have been able to marry in England and Wales since March 2014. The law treats a same-sex marriage in exactly the same way as any other marriage, so ending one follows the same no-fault divorce process. Neither of you has to prove that the other did anything wrong. One of you, or both of you together, applies online and confirms that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. The court then follows a set timetable:
That means a divorce takes at least 26 weeks from start to finish. Sorting out finances and children’s arrangements can take longer. Where the divorce is not disputed, we offer fixed fees: £650 plus VAT if you are applying, and £350 plus VAT if you are responding. The court fee of £628 is paid separately (court fee correct as of September 2026). Any work outside the fixed fee is charged at our hourly rate, and we will always tell you before that happens. Find out more about our divorce services.
Ending a civil partnership is called dissolution rather than divorce, but the process is almost identical. It is no-fault, it has the same reflection period and the same conditional order and final order stages, and it takes the same minimum of 26 weeks. We guide you through each stage, from the application to the final order that legally ends the civil partnership.
The final order ends your marriage or civil partnership, but it does not settle your finances. Unless a financial order is made, either of you could still bring a claim in the future. We help you agree who keeps the home, how savings and pensions are shared and whether maintenance is paid. We then put the agreement into a consent order so it is legally binding. If you cannot agree, we represent you in financial remedy proceedings. The same principles apply to every couple, whatever their gender. Read more about financial settlements.
If you have children together and cannot agree where they will live or how much time they spend with each of you, we can help. We advise on child arrangements, parental responsibility and child arrangements orders, and we keep your children’s welfare at the centre of every decision. Read more about children and family law.
Couples who live together without marrying or forming a civil partnership have fewer legal rights when they separate, whatever their gender. If you are separating from a partner and need advice about a shared home, see our page for unmarried couples.
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