Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce and separation in England and Wales, including financial provision, property distribution, and court powers regarding maintenance
Family Law Act 1996: Legislation covering domestic proceedings, particularly Part IV which deals with protection orders and occupation rights in family homes
Children Act 1989: Comprehensive legislation dealing with child arrangements, parental responsibility, and child maintenance provisions in family proceedings
Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984: Legislation covering financial relief after separation and jurisdictional matters in matrimonial proceedings
Law of Property Act 1925: Fundamental property law legislation that affects how property is owned, transferred, and dealt with during separation
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996: Legislation governing trusts of land and property ownership rights, particularly relevant for shared property in separation cases
Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures consideration of human rights in separation cases, particularly right to respect for private and family life and peaceful enjoyment of possessions
Child Support Act 1991: Legislation establishing the framework for statutory child maintenance obligations and calculations
Welfare Reform Act 2009: Legislation implementing changes to maintenance arrangements and welfare considerations in family proceedings
