Dissolution of a civil partnership
Please make sure you read all the notes on the procedure for the dissolution of a civil partnership before completing the documents set out below:
Notes on the procedure for applying for dissolution of a civil partnership Guidance notes
Guidance notes for completing a cause application for dissolution of a civil partnership
If you have children
If you have children, you should read the guidance on arrangements for children and complete Form CP5 in addition to the divorce petition, Form CP3 and Form CP4.
Read these notes when filling in your cause application or if you have been served with dissolution documents.
For further information contact the Family Division on 01534 441336/7 jgrprivatefamily@courts.je or attend in person to discuss your query with one of our Family Proceedings Officers at Family Division, 3rd floor International House, 41 The Parade, St Helier
Provide your address, mobile number email or any other contact details to the Court as documents will need to be sent to you.
If you change address you MUST inform the Court by email or in writing. If you do not do so, and a document is sent to your old address, you will be charged for any replacement.
If you are unsure how to apply for your dissolution of civil partnership, or what orders, if any, you should be asking for, get legal advice.
Court staff can only assist with certain procedural matters and CANNOT give you any legal advice.
Remember: Keep copies of documents filed by you at court. If you fail to do so, you will be charged for any photocopying (currently £1 per page)
You can get advice about legal paperwork and making arrangements from: