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About Lyons Bowe
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Postal Address: 54 High Street, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5AS
When a civil partnership ends, we’ll help you separate your lives legally, fairly, and respectfully. From the dissolution process to financial agreements and property decisions.
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Introduction
Ending a civil partnership can be emotionally complex, and navigating the legal process may feel daunting. Our caring family law solicitors are here to offer gentle, clear guidance throughout the dissolution process. We help you understand your rights and options, including financial settlements and child arrangements, ensuring that your concerns are heard and respected. Serving clients across England and Wales, our team provides personalised support with fixed-fee consultations and transparent pricing. Our goal is to make this transition as smooth and compassionate as possible, helping you move forward with clarity and reassurance.
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Use our enquiry form to tell us about how we can help and what you need, even if all you need is to ask some questions.
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Before we can discuss your situation with you, we’ll need to run a conflict check. This just means checking that we’re not already acting for, or talking to, another party in your situation.
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Your ConsultationSpousal Maintenance payments are made from one spouse to the other following a divorce. SM payments are separate from child maintenance payments and are not an automatic right of any spouse.
What happens next is up to you. You can get started on the next steps right away, or take some time to think about it, or decide that the next steps aren’t for you. No pressure, no fuss.
Use our enquiry form to tell us about how we can help and what you need, even if all you need is to ask some questions.
Before we can discuss your situation with you, we’ll need to run a conflict check. This just means checking that we’re not already acting for, or talking to, another party in your situation.
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We will book in a free consultation at a time that suits you. You can have your consultation in person, via video call, or over the phone.
What happens next is up to you. You can get started on the next steps right away, or take some time to think about it, or decide that the next steps aren’t for you. No pressure, no fuss.
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Struggling with relationship decisions? Our free consultation lets you explore the “what ifs” of separation or divorce, with no pressure to move forward.
Need discretion? We’re happy to communicate via a discreet email or avoid phone calls, just let us know, and your safety is our priority.
We advise on financial consent orders, pensions, property and planning after separation.
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Ensure a seamless property transaction with our transparent and efficient legal expertise.
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The team at Lyons Bowe have been great, replying promptly to any questions and always helpful. The progress updates throughout the process, has been very helpful and really keeps you informed as to where you are within the timeline.
Excellent service. Quietly attentive, sympathetic listeners, and efficient practitioners, all that a worried applicant could wish for. And especially unusual in this day and age....
Honestly I've never wanted to review solicitors before, they've been ok and have done their job at varying timescales. From the start, my partner and I have commented every single time when something happened how quick they are, and they're a delight to communicate with too! And their app is brilliant and has made things so much easier. We will use in the future and will not stop recommending.
I recently used Lyons Bowe Solicitors and had the pleasure of working with Holly as my point of contact. From start to finish, the service was outstanding. Holly was professional, approachable, and incredibly efficient - she kept me updated throughout the entire process and made everything feel smooth and stress-free.
Rhea, and everyone so far at Lyons Bowe, have been truly fantastic. Excellent communication, chasing me rather than me chasing them, very pleasant in conversation and always ready to help. Highly recommend to anyone.
Everything was done quickly and efficiently and the app means you are kept informed every step of the way. Thank you.
The team at Lyons Bowe have been great, replying promptly to any questions and always helpful. The progress updates throughout the process, has been very helpful and really keeps you informed as to where you are within the timeline.
The Mirror Guy, Firm Review
Excellent service. Quietly attentive, sympathetic listeners, and efficient practitioners, all that a worried applicant could wish for. And especially unusual in this day and age....
Brian, Firm Review
Honestly I've never wanted to review solicitors before, they've been ok and have done their job at varying timescales. From the start, my partner and I have commented every single time when something happened how quick they are, and they're a delight to communicate with too! And their app is brilliant and has made things so much easier. We will use in the future and will not stop recommending.
Chris, Firm Review
I recently used Lyons Bowe Solicitors and had the pleasure of working with Holly as my point of contact. From start to finish, the service was outstanding. Holly was professional, approachable, and incredibly efficient - she kept me updated throughout the entire process and made everything feel smooth and stress-free.
Manuel, Firm Review
Rhea, and everyone so far at Lyons Bowe, have been truly fantastic. Excellent communication, chasing me rather than me chasing them, very pleasant in conversation and always ready to help. Highly recommend to anyone.
Rich, Firm Review
Everything was done quickly and efficiently and the app means you are kept informed every step of the way. Thank you.
Nina, Firm Review
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We understand that making the first move can feel overwhelming. Many of our clients worry about causing conflict, about costs, or simply about coping with the stress of it all. That is why we have created a more structured, supportive way to approach separation. One that prioritises understanding, clear options, and the future of everyone involved.
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A calm, supportive environment to talk things through
A calm, resolution-focused approach
Clear guidance on your legal options
Support for co-parenting and future planning that keeps children at the centre
Fixed fees available where possible
A team who will truly listen, not judge
Forget the confusing lingo and overly wordy explanations. Our app makes sense of it all. Seamless, convenient and designed with you in mind.
The team at Lyons Bowe have been great, replying promptly to any questions and always helpful. The progress updates throughout the process, has been very helpful and really keeps you informed as to where you are within the timeline.
The Mirror Guy, Firm Review
Excellent service. Quietly attentive, sympathetic listeners, and efficient practitioners, all that a worried applicant could wish for. And especially unusual in this day and age....
Brian, Firm Review
Honestly I've never wanted to review solicitors before, they've been ok and have done their job at varying timescales. From the start, my partner and I have commented every single time when something happened how quick they are, and they're a delight to communicate with too! And their app is brilliant and has made things so much easier. We will use in the future and will not stop recommending.
Chris, Firm Review
I recently used Lyons Bowe Solicitors and had the pleasure of working with Holly as my point of contact. From start to finish, the service was outstanding. Holly was professional, approachable, and incredibly efficient - she kept me updated throughout the entire process and made everything feel smooth and stress-free.
Manuel, Firm Review
Rhea, and everyone so far at Lyons Bowe, have been truly fantastic. Excellent communication, chasing me rather than me chasing them, very pleasant in conversation and always ready to help. Highly recommend to anyone.
Rich, Firm Review
Everything was done quickly and efficiently and the app means you are kept informed every step of the way. Thank you.
Nina, Firm Review
Excellent service. Quietly attentive, sympathetic listeners, and efficient practitioners, all that a worried applicant could wish for. And especially unusual in this day and age....
Anonymous, Family Law
Separating was never going to be easy, but Lyons Bowe made the legal side of things much less awful. They were professional but also really understanding.
Anonymous, Divorce Law
When we were sorting out the kids, I really felt heard and valued by the team. They listened to what I wanted and what was best for my children, which meant a lot.
Anonymous, Child Arrangements
Honestly, they were really supportive during my whole divorce. It was a horrible time, but I felt like they were on my side and explained everything so I understood it.
Anonymous, Divorce Law
A civil partnership dissolution is the legal process of ending a civil partnership. In England and Wales, it is similar to divorce. Lyons Bowe’s family solicitors guide clients through the process to ensure everything is handled correctly under UK law.
You must have been in your civil partnership for at least one year before applying for dissolution. Lyons Bowe helps you prepare and submit the application, ensuring it is compliant with UK legal requirements.
Since April 2022, the no-fault system applies to both marriages and civil partnerships, meaning you no longer need to prove unreasonable behaviour or separation. Lyons Bowe assists clients in applying under the simplified no-fault process.
The process usually takes a minimum of six months from application to final order. Lyons Bowe helps ensure documents are submitted correctly and that financial and child-related matters are resolved without unnecessary delays.
While you can apply online, using a solicitor ensures your financial, property, and parental rights are fully protected. Lyons Bowe provides expert family law advice to safeguard your future after dissolution.
Financial matters are dealt with separately from the dissolution application. Lyons Bowe supports clients in negotiating settlements for property, pensions, and savings, ensuring fairness under UK family law.
Yes. If you have children, Lyons Bowe helps you agree on custody, living arrangements, and financial support. Our solicitors prioritise the welfare of children in line with UK family law.
Lyons Bowe’s experienced family solicitors provide clear advice, manage paperwork, represent you in negotiations or court, and ensure your financial and parental rights are protected throughout the dissolution process.
Ending a civil partnership often involves selling a shared home. Our family and conveyancing teams work together to make the legal and practical steps straightforward, with sensitivity, clarity, and your future in mind.
Lyons Bowe is a trading name of Lyons Bowe Limited, a limited company registered in England & Wales (registered number OC11526226) which is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority No. 652616. A list of Directors is available at our registered office 54 High Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AS
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