Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation providing the fundamental framework for divorce and financial settlements, including court powers for financial provision and Section 25 factors for financial orders
Family Law Act 1996: Legislation governing domestic proceedings and occupation of the matrimonial home, including framework for protection orders
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020: Recent legislation that introduced no-fault divorce in England and Wales, changing divorce procedure and terminology (implemented April 2022)
Children Act 1989: Crucial legislation for cases involving children, covering child welfare, maintenance, arrangements, and parental responsibility
Welfare Reform Act 2009: Legislation relevant for child maintenance provisions and reforms
Family Procedure Rules 2010: Civil Procedure Rules specific to family proceedings, outlining procedural requirements for divorce proceedings
Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984: Legislation defining powers of the court in financial remedy proceedings
Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: Legislation covering provisions about wills and inheritance in context of family settlements
Pensions Act 1995: Legislation governing pension sharing orders and arrangements in divorce settlements
Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999: Additional legislation regarding pension sharing and arrangements in divorce settlements
Property Division Requirements: Legal requirements for fair and equitable division of matrimonial assets and property
Maintenance Provisions Framework: Legal framework for spousal and child maintenance arrangements
Tax Implications Consideration: Relevant tax laws and regulations affecting divorce settlements and asset transfers
Future Claims Provisions: Legal requirements for addressing and barring future financial claims between parties
Dispute Resolution Requirements: Legal framework for including and implementing dispute resolution mechanisms in settlement agreements
