Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce and financial settlements in England and Wales, particularly Section 25 which sets out factors courts consider when making financial orders
Civil Partnership Act 2004: Legislation providing for civil partnerships and relevant to prenuptial agreements for civil partners
Family Law Act 1996: Framework legislation dealing with various aspects of family law including property rights and domestic proceedings
Radmacher v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42: Landmark Supreme Court case establishing that prenuptial agreements should be given decisive weight unless unfair
Divorce (Financial Provision) Act 1984: Legislation concerning financial arrangements upon divorce, relevant for prenuptial agreement provisions
Family Law Reform Act 1969: General reform legislation affecting various aspects of family law that may impact prenuptial agreements
Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures compliance with human rights in legal agreements, including marriage contracts
Married Women's Property Act 1882: Historic legislation still relevant to property rights of married women and separation of assets
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discrimination and equality in legal agreements, including prenuptial contracts
Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975: Relevant for provisions relating to inheritance rights and claims against estates in prenuptial agreements
Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996: Governs the handling of property held in trust, relevant for property arrangements in prenuptial agreements
Housing Act 1996: May be relevant to property provisions within prenuptial agreements, particularly regarding matrimonial homes
Private International Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995: Relevant for prenuptial agreements with international elements or foreign jurisdictions
Domicile and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1973: Deals with jurisdiction issues in matrimonial cases, important for international prenuptial agreements
