Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce and separation, particularly focusing on financial provisions, property settlements, and maintenance arrangements between separated spouses
Family Law Act 1996: Legislation covering domestic arrangements and property rights between separated couples, including occupation rights and domestic violence provisions
Children Act 1989: Comprehensive legislation dealing with children's matters including custody, access, maintenance, and the paramount importance of child welfare in family arrangements
Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984: Legislation governing financial relief in matrimonial cases, including provisions for after overseas divorces
Civil Partnership Act 2004: Legislation establishing civil partnerships and governing their dissolution, particularly relevant for same-sex couples
Common Law Contract Principles: Legal principles regarding contract formation including consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract
Family Procedure Rules 2010: Procedural framework governing family proceedings, including disclosure obligations and court procedures
Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation protecting fundamental rights including right to respect for private and family life and peaceful enjoyment of property
Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: Legislation governing future inheritance rights and claims against estates by family members and dependants
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996: Legislation governing property ownership rights and trustee appointments in land matters
