Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and property division. Provides court powers regarding financial provision and outlines key factors for consideration in property settlements.
Family Law Act 1996: Regulates separation agreements, provides framework for property occupation rights, and contains provisions for domestic violence protection.
Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984: Addresses financial relief after foreign divorce proceedings and contains important provisions regarding property rights.
Civil Partnership Act 2004: Legislation applicable for civil partners, providing similar provisions to marriage legislation for separation and property settlement.
Children Act 1989: Establishes the paramount importance of children's welfare, deals with child arrangements and financial provision for children in separation cases.
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996: Deals with property held in trust and provides framework for handling jointly owned property during separation.
Family Law Reform Act 1969: Contains various provisions affecting family law and separation agreements.
Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: Relevant for future inheritance rights considerations in separation agreements.
Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999: Contains pension sharing provisions and guidelines for division of retirement benefits in separation agreements.
