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Civil partnership is the legal way to formalise same-sex relationships, and to get the same rights as married couples. It is available from 5th December 2005. Your questions What is civil partnership? Who can get a civil partnership? How do you get a civil partnership in Scotland? How much will it cost to get a civil partnership? What happens if you already have a civil partnership or same-sex marriage from abroad? What if my partner isn’t a UK citizen? For the answers to these and other questions, click on Q&A.