Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce in England and Wales, including Section 25 factors for financial arrangements and asset division
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020: Introduced no-fault divorce from April 2022, establishing new 20-week minimum timeframe from petition to conditional order and allowing joint applications
Family Law Act 1996: Provides framework for family law proceedings and domestic matters in England and Wales
Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984: Governs various aspects of matrimonial and family proceedings, including financial relief after overseas divorce
Children Act 1989: Fundamental legislation concerning arrangements for children, including residence, contact, and financial support
Law of Property Act 1925: Governs property rights and interests, relevant for matrimonial home and property division in divorce
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996: Regulates property held in trust and co-ownership, important for matrimonial property arrangements
Family Procedure Rules 2010: Sets out the procedural rules and requirements for family proceedings in England and Wales
No-fault Divorce Requirements: Current legal framework eliminating need to prove fault/separation, with mandatory 20-week reflection period and joint application options
Financial Arrangements Framework: Legal structure for handling financial remedies, asset division, and pension sharing provisions in divorce settlements
