Dissolution of Civil Partnership Decree

• Step 1 - Application Form:  Complete the online application form using any device.
• Step 2 - Submit Documents:  Submit the required documents to court, including your civil partnership certificate.
• Step 3 - Serve Documents:  Serve the court documents to your partner as required.
• Step 4 - Court Hearing:  Schedule a court date to appear before a judge.

Eligibility for Dissolution of Civil Partnership in Ireland - To obtain a dissolution, the following criteria must be met:

To obtain a dissolution, the following criteria must be met:

• Separation Period:  The partners must have lived apart for at least two of the previous three years prior to the application.
• Child and Partner Welfare:  Appropriate arrangements must be made or planned for any dependent children and the partners involved.

Additional Orders During Dissolution:

Similar to divorce and judicial separation, various orders can be requested during the dissolution process. These include but are not limited to:

• Maintenance Payments:  Regular payments to support a former partner or dependent children.
• Lump Sum Payments:  One-time payments to settle financial matters.
• Property Transfers:  The transfer of property ownership from one partner to another.
• Extinguishment of Rights:  The termination of succession and pension rights.