Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce and financial orders in England and Wales, particularly relevant for sections dealing with financial orders and property division in divorce proceedings
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation regarding property rights and interests in England and Wales, essential for determining how property is held and transferred between spouses
Married Women's Property Act 1882: Historical but still relevant legislation concerning married women's rights to own property independently of their husbands
Radmacher v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42: Leading Supreme Court case establishing that courts should give effect to nuptial agreements if freely entered into, with full understanding, unless unfair
MacLeod v MacLeod [2008] UKPC 64: Pivotal Privy Council case specifically addressing post-nuptial agreements, confirming their enforceability under English law
Full Financial Disclosure Requirement: Legal requirement for both parties to provide complete and honest disclosure of all financial assets and liabilities
Independent Legal Advice: Requirement for both parties to receive separate and independent legal counsel before signing the agreement
Absence of Duress: Legal requirement that the agreement must be entered into freely without undue pressure or coercion
Fairness Consideration: Legal principle requiring the agreement to be fair and reasonable at the time of creation and enforcement
Child Provision Requirements: Legal obligation to ensure adequate provision for any children of the family in the agreement
Review Mechanisms: Inclusion of provisions for future review or variation of the agreement in response to significant changes in circumstances
