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Find out how to convert a same-sex civil partnership into a marriage, costs, converting abroad.
You can convert your same-sex civil partnership into a marriage at: a…
If you formed your same-sex civil partnership in the UK, you may be able…
If there are any errors on a marriage or civil partnership certificate you can correct the original registration with the register office or GRO - find out what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes, what...
Corrections can only be made when the information in a marriage or civil…
Either of the 2 people who married each other or formed a civil…
What British nationals need to do to get married in China, including what documents you need.
Application form to order a marriage certificate for a marriage that was registered overseas.
Apply for a visa to visit the UK if you want to marry or register a civil partnership within 6 months - eligibility, documents, how to apply, how much it costs
Documents, certificates and letters available at the British Embassy Quito.
Find out what you need to do if you're coming to the UK to get married. Find out what visa to apply for, and what you need to do before you visit.
Marriage Allowance allows you to transfer some of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner: what you get and how to apply for free.
How to protect, advise and support victims of forced marriage, including information and practice guidelines for professionals.
Married Couple's Allowance could reduce your tax bill each year you're married or in a civil partnership if one of you was born before before 6 April 1935
Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce application, what to do if your husband or wife lacks mental capacity.
Use form MATCF to apply for Marriage Allowance to transfer 10% of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner.
Self declaration form and accompanying notes for British nationals to get married or register a civil partnership (PACS) in France. For use in place of certificates of celibacy and custom.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Thailand, including what documents are needed.
What British nationals need to do to get married in Japan, including what documents you need.
How you can have a marriage annulled, the reasons you can give for annulling a marriage and the forms you will need to apply for an annulment. This includes information from the withdrawn D191 guide.
How to work out splitting up money, property and possessions when you divorce or dissolve a civil partnership - including mediation.
This collection brings together all documents relating to sham marriages, sham civil partnerships, and marriages or civil partnerships of convenience.
Marriage Allowance allows you to transfer some of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner: what you need, how to apply for free online.
How to arrange a consular marriage, including giving notice, what to bring to the ceremony and which countries offer the service.
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