Civil partners and failure to Disclose

Where civil partners break up there can be a “divorce” (dissolution) settlement between them of their financial assets.

Helen Roocroft accepted £160,000 when she split from Ms Ainscow,  her lesbian partner, in 2013 after 19 years together.

Later when Ms Ainscow died it transpired that she was worth not £750,000 but £6million.

Had Helen known that she would not have accepted the modest pay-out.

Accordingly, it was open to Helen to make a claim against the estate and to re-open the civil partnership settlement, which she successfully did.

If you are or were involved in a civil partner dispute, and suspect that your partner has not made full disclosure of assets consult the experts.

At Hylton-Potts in London we advise people all over the country and Rodney Hylton‑Potts is a recognised expert in dissolution and divorce break-ups and will take you through a case every step of the way.

We operate highly competitive fixed fees

Where civil partners break up there can be a “divorce” (dissolution) settlement between them of their financial assets.

Helen Roocroft accepted £160,000 when she split from Ms Ainscow,  her lesbian partner, in 2013 after 19 years together.

Later when Ms Ainscow died it transpired that she was worth not £750,000 but £6million.

Had Helen known that she would not have accepted the modest pay-out.

Accordingly, it was open to Helen to make a claim against the estate and to re-open the civil partnership settlement, which she successfully did.

If you are or were involved in a civil partner dispute, and suspect that your partner has not made full disclosure of assets consult the experts.

At Hylton-Potts in London we advise people all over the country and Rodney Hylton‑Potts is a recognised expert in dissolution and divorce break-ups and will take you through a case every step of the way.

We operate highly competitive fixed fees

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