Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce proceedings in England and Wales, establishing grounds for divorce and financial settlement principles
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020: Introduced no-fault divorce reform in England and Wales from April 2022, removing the need to prove fault-based grounds for divorce
Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984: Provides framework for handling financial relief after overseas divorces and other family proceedings
Family Law Act 1996: Covers various aspects of family law including domestic violence protection and occupation of the family home
Children Act 1989: Comprehensive framework for dealing with children's welfare in divorce cases, including residence and contact arrangements
Matrimonial Property Act 1970: Deals with rights and ownership of matrimonial property during and after marriage
Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: Enables financial provision from deceased's estate for family members and dependants, relevant for divorce settlements
Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999: Contains provisions for pension sharing and attachment orders in divorce proceedings
Family Procedure Rules 2010: Sets out the procedural rules governing family proceedings in courts of England and Wales
No-Fault Divorce Reform 2022: Recent reform implementing new divorce procedures removing the need to prove fault, with updated court procedures and timelines
Tax Considerations: Relevant tax implications including Capital Gains Tax and Stamp Duty that need to be considered in divorce settlements
Pension Sharing Regulations: Specific regulations governing how pensions can be divided and transferred between divorcing parties
