Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce and financial orders in England and Wales. Section 25 is particularly relevant as it outlines the factors courts must consider when making financial orders.
Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1970: Legislation that deals with agreements made in contemplation of marriage, providing legal framework for pre-marriage contracts.
Radmacher v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42: Landmark Supreme Court case establishing that courts should give effect to nuptial agreements if freely entered into, unless doing so would be unfair.
Family Law Act 1996: Legislation covering domestic violence and occupation provisions that must be considered in nuptial agreements.
Human Rights Act 1998: Relevant for Article 8 (right to respect for private and family life) and Article 1 of Protocol 1 (protection of property) considerations in nuptial agreements.
Civil Procedure Rules: Procedural rules including Part 31 which covers disclosure requirements relevant to nuptial agreements.
Law Commission Report on Matrimonial Property: 2014 report providing recommendations for reform and best practices in dealing with matrimonial property and nuptial agreements.
