Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce in England and Wales. Key sections cover financial orders, maintenance arrangements, and provisions for clean break settlements between divorced parties.
Family Law Act 1996: Legislation covering property and residence matters post-divorce, including occupation rights and transfer of tenancies.
Children Act 1989: Comprehensive legislation dealing with child arrangements post-divorce, including residence, contact, and parental responsibility. Also covers child maintenance obligations and welfare considerations.
Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999: Legislation governing pension sharing and attachment orders in divorce settlements, allowing for the division of pension assets between parties.
Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984: Covers the variation of existing orders and jurisdictional matters in family proceedings, including post-divorce modifications.
Civil Procedure Rules 1998: Procedural framework for civil litigation including enforcement provisions for post-divorce agreements and court orders.
Child Support Act 1991: Legislation establishing the framework for child maintenance calculations and enforcement of child support obligations.
Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: Legislation concerning future inheritance rights and family provision following divorce, including potential claims against former spouse's estate.
Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporates European Convention rights into UK law, particularly relevant for rights to family life and privacy considerations in post-divorce arrangements.
White v White [2000]: Landmark case establishing the principle of equality in division of matrimonial assets, unless there is good reason to depart from equality.
Miller v Miller; McFarlane v McFarlane [2006]: Key cases establishing the three principles of needs, compensation, and sharing in financial settlement decisions.
