Blackstone's Guide to the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Blackstone's Guide Series)

Book info: Blackstone's Guide to the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Blackstone's Guide Series) (Paperback, 424 pages) – Blackstone Press, 2005. Language: English.

The Civil Partnerships Act 2004 is a ground-breaking piece of legislation which allows for the first time, adult same-sex couples to create a legal status, similar to marriage. The Act will come into force in late 2005/early 2006 and remove the statutory discrimination that currently exists in relation to same sex couples. It will also amend a variety of existing statutes. This Guide contains a copy of the Act and explains clearly how it fits with current arrangements for same sex partners. It contains practical step-by-step guides to aid understanding and is an ideal quick reference resource for practitioners in the field. About the Author Nichola Gray is a barrister at 1 Hare Court. She specialises in matrimonial finance, family provision and property disputes between unmarried cohabitees. She is a member of the Family Law Bar Association. Dominic Brazil is a barrister at 1 King's Bench Walk. He specialises in matrimonial finance, law relating to children and disputes between unmarried cohabitees. He is a member of the Family Law Bar Association.