Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce proceedings in England and Wales, including financial provisions and grounds for divorce
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020: Modern legislation that introduced no-fault divorce in England and Wales, reforming the divorce process to remove the requirement to assign blame
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 matters in divorce cases, including custody, access, and welfare considerations
Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984: Legislation dealing with financial relief after foreign divorce and jurisdiction matters in family proceedings
Family Procedure Rules 2010: Procedural rules governing how cases should be conducted in family courts, including divorce proceedings
Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999: Legislation governing pension sharing and splitting arrangements in divorce settlements
Civil Partnership Act 2004: Legislation establishing civil partnerships and governing their dissolution, which may be relevant by analogy in divorce cases
Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation ensuring compliance with human rights in all legal proceedings, including divorce cases
Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: Legislation concerning inheritance rights and financial provision for family members, which may affect divorce settlements
