Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce proceedings in England and Wales, setting out the grounds for divorce and financial provision
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020: Recent reform introducing no-fault divorce in England and Wales from April 2022, removing the requirement to prove fault-based facts
Family Law Act 1996: Legislation covering various aspects of family law including domestic violence protection and property rights between spouses
Children Act 1989: Comprehensive framework for dealing with children's welfare in divorce cases, including residence and contact arrangements
Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984: Legislation governing financial relief and related proceedings in matrimonial cases
White v White [2000]: Landmark case establishing the principle of equal division of matrimonial assets unless there is good reason to depart from equality
Miller v Miller; McFarlane v McFarlane [2006]: Key cases establishing principles for financial settlements including needs, compensation, and sharing principles
Family Procedure Rules 2010: Procedural rules governing family proceedings in courts of England and Wales
Financial Disclosure Requirements: Obligations for both parties to provide full and frank disclosure of their financial positions using Form E
Consent Order Requirements: Legal requirements for converting agreed financial settlements into binding court orders
Pension Sharing Provisions: Legal framework for dividing pension assets between divorcing couples
Property Rights Considerations: Legal principles governing the division and transfer of property ownership between divorcing parties
