Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: The primary legislation governing divorce and financial settlements in England and Wales. Contains Section 25 factors which courts must consider when making financial orders and guidelines for property division.
Family Law Act 1996: Key legislation covering property rights in divorce, including occupation rights and protection of the matrimonial home.
Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984: Legislation dealing with financial relief after overseas divorce and jurisdictional matters in divorce proceedings.
Family Procedure Rules 2010: Comprehensive rules governing court procedures in family matters, including procedural requirements, form and content requirements, and disclosure obligations for divorce settlements.
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020: Recent legislation implementing no-fault divorce reforms in England and Wales, changing how divorce proceedings are initiated and conducted.
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996: Legislation governing property ownership and trust arrangements, relevant for complex property holdings in divorce settlements.
Civil Partnership Act 2004: Legislation relevant when dealing with dissolution of civil partnerships or conversion from civil partnership to marriage.
Married Women's Property Act 1882: Historic legislation that remains relevant for certain property rights in marriage and divorce.
Land Registration Act 2002: Legislation governing property registration requirements, crucial for implementing property transfers in divorce settlements.
