Back 16 December 2013Same-sex weddings to begin from March 2014 The first same-sex weddings in England and Wales will be permitted from Saturday 29 March 2014. The Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act which provides for same-sex marriage was given Royal Assent in July 2013. The provisions will not however take effect until March 2014. This is sooner than first anticipated: initially it was thought that the first same-sex weddings would start to take place from the summer of 2014. Notice of intention to marry has to be given in advance; couples therefore wishing to marry as soon as they are able will therefore need to give formal notice of their intentions by Thursday 13 March 2013. The Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act also provides a means for those in a civil partnership to convert their relationship to a marriage if they choose to do so. We can advise couples on the legal consequences of becoming engaged and of entering into a marriage. We can also advise and assist in relation to the preparation of a pre-marital agreement. For specialist advice on any family law related issue contact Maguire Family Law by email: james.maguire@family-law.co.uk or telephone: Wilmslow 01625 544 650 London 0207 947 4219 Knutsford 01565 743 300 Manchester 0161 537 2808 Categories Case Studies (20) Children (267) Divorce (506) Finances (175) International (46) Reported cases (36) Related News A Guide to Matrimonial Home Rights 7 October 2024 The Importance of Financial Disclosure in Divorce: What You Need to Know 27 September 2024 Can I obtain my partner’s financial papers myself? 12 September 2024
