Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce proceedings and financial settlements. Contains court powers regarding financial provision and Section 25 factors for determining financial settlements.
Family Law Act 1996: Covers domestic occupation rights, legal framework for separation agreements, and provisions for protection against domestic violence.
Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984: Contains provisions for financial relief and jurisdictional matters in matrimonial proceedings.
Family Law Reform Act 1969: Addresses matters involving children and establishes age of majority provisions.
Children Act 1989: Comprehensive legislation covering child arrangements, financial provision for children, and parental responsibility.
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996: Governs property ownership rights and trust arrangements, particularly relevant for shared property.
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental legislation covering property rights, transfer of property, and legal interests in land.
Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: Addresses future inheritance rights and financial provision after death in family contexts.
Civil Partnership Act 2004: Legislation governing civil partnerships and associated rights, relevant if parties are civil partners.
Family Procedure Rules 2010: Procedural rules governing family proceedings in courts of England and Wales.
White v White [2000]: Landmark case law establishing the principle of equal division as a starting point in matrimonial settlements.
Miller/McFarlane [2006]: Key case law establishing principles of needs, compensation, and sharing in financial settlements.
