Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce and financial settlements in England and Wales, providing the framework within which prenuptial agreements operate
Family Law Act 1996: Key legislation dealing with domestic matters and family proceedings, relevant for the enforcement and interpretation of prenuptial agreements
Married Women's Property Act 1882: Historic legislation that established married women's right to own property separately from their husbands, forming part of the foundation for modern prenuptial agreements
Civil Partnership Act 2004: Legislation governing civil partnerships, relevant when dealing with prenuptial agreements for civil partners
Radmacher v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42: Landmark Supreme Court case that established the principle that courts should give effect to prenuptial agreements provided they are freely entered into with full understanding, unless it would be unfair to do so
28-Day Rule: Legal principle requiring the prenuptial agreement to be signed at least 28 days before the wedding to avoid claims of duress or pressure
Independent Legal Advice Requirement: Legal principle requiring both parties to receive independent legal advice before signing the prenuptial agreement
Full Financial Disclosure Principle: Legal requirement for both parties to provide complete and honest disclosure of their financial situations before entering into the prenuptial agreement
European Convention on Human Rights - Article 8: Right to respect for private and family life, which must be considered in the context of prenuptial agreements
Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: Legislation allowing certain persons to claim reasonable financial provision from a deceased person's estate, which may impact prenuptial agreement terms
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996: Legislation governing property held in trust, relevant when prenuptial agreements involve trust arrangements
