Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce in England and Wales, particularly Section 25 which outlines the factors courts must consider when making financial orders during divorce proceedings
Law Commission's 2014 Report: Key guidance document on Matrimonial Property, Needs and Agreements, providing comprehensive recommendations on how prenuptial agreements should be treated in English law
Radmacher v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42: Landmark Supreme Court case establishing that courts should give effect to prenuptial agreements if freely entered into, with full understanding of implications, unless unfair
Family Law Act 1996: Legislation governing various aspects of family law, particularly relevant for provisions regarding marital homes and occupation rights
Married Women's Property Act 1882: Historical but still relevant legislation dealing with property rights in marriage, particularly regarding separate property of married women
Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporates European Convention rights into UK law, particularly Article 8 regarding respect for private and family life, which may impact prenuptial agreement enforcement
Sunset Clause Requirements: Specific considerations for sunset provisions including clear definition of triggering events, ensuring fairness under Radmacher principles, and consideration of impact of children
