FSI

court-administered dissolution on the break-down of a civil partnership
financial support on dissolution
adoption of children as a couple
provision for acquisition of parental responsibility for children of civil partners
entitlement to apply for a residential or contact order in respect of 'children of the family'
equal rights as spouses on the death of a civil partner
equal treatment for tax purposes - in particular Inheritance Tax
exemption from giving evidence against a civil partner
increased protection against discrimination in the employment field
protection against domestic violence
enhanced recognition of immigration status

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