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Children Act 1989: Primary legislation governing child custody in England and Wales. Key aspects include parental responsibility provisions, the welfare principle stating child's best interests are paramount, and regulations regarding court orders for child arrangements.

Family Law Act 1996: Legislation covering domestic proceedings and protection of children in family law matters, including provisions relevant to custody arrangements.

Children and Families Act 2014: Modern updates to family law including reformed provisions for child arrangement orders and contemporary approaches to custody arrangements.

Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporates Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, ensuring right to respect for private and family life in custody arrangements.

Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985: Legislation dealing with international aspects of child custody and prevention of child abduction, particularly relevant for cases with international elements.

Brussels II bis Regulation: European Union regulation affecting cases with EU connection, particularly relevant for cross-border custody arrangements (note: application affected by Brexit).

Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: International treaty providing framework for handling cases of international child abduction and cross-border custody disputes.