Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce in England and Wales, specifically Section 25 which outlines the factors courts consider when making financial orders in divorce proceedings
Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1970: Legislation relevant to marriage contracts and civil partnerships in England and Wales
Radmacher v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42: Landmark Supreme Court case establishing that courts should give effect to prenuptial agreements if freely entered into, parties fully understand implications, and it's not unfair to hold parties to the agreement
Full Financial Disclosure Requirement: Legal requirement for both parties to provide complete and honest disclosure of all assets and financial circumstances before entering into the prenuptial agreement
Independent Legal Advice: Requirement for both parties to receive separate and independent legal counsel before signing the prenuptial agreement
Timing Consideration: Legal requirement that the agreement should be signed well in advance of the wedding to avoid claims of duress or undue pressure
Family Law Act 1996: Legislation providing additional framework for family law matters and matrimonial proceedings in England and Wales
Married Women's Property Act 1882: Historic legislation still relevant to property rights of married women and the treatment of property in marriage
Civil Partnership Act 2004: Legislation governing civil partnerships and relevant to prenuptial agreements for civil partners
Children's Interest Protection: Legal requirement to ensure any prenuptial agreement does not adversely affect the interests of any children of the marriage
