Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce and separation in England and Wales. Provides the framework for financial arrangements and details court powers regarding property division between separating spouses.
Family Law Act 1996: Covers domestic arrangements under Part IV, including protection orders and occupation rights for separating couples.
Children Act 1989: Fundamental legislation covering child arrangements, parental responsibility, and child maintenance provisions in separation cases.
Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984: Addresses financial relief after separation and jurisdictional matters in family proceedings.
Civil Partnership Act 2004: Legislation relevant for separation agreements involving same-sex couples in civil partnerships.
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996: Governs property ownership rights and trust arrangements that may be relevant in separation agreements.
Child Support Act 1991: Legislation covering child maintenance calculations and enforcement provisions for separated parents.
Welfare Reform Act 2009: Contains updates to child maintenance regulations and welfare considerations in family separations.
Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures separation agreements comply with human rights legislation and fundamental freedoms.
Family Law Reform Act 1969: Contains general provisions affecting family arrangements and separations in England and Wales.
