Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and to make provision in connection with financial settlements following divorce.

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

4 March 2014

In Plain English

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Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill [HL] aims to change how financial settlements are decided after divorce. It would amend the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 to set out new rules about money and property that should be shared or maintained after a divorce. The goal is to make the process clearer and more predictable for separating couples and the courts.

Key Points

Aims to amend the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 to govern post-divorce financial settlements.
Sets out how assets, income, pensions and needs are considered when determining financial provision.
Clarifies the approach courts should take when ordering maintenance or sharing matrimonial property.
Focuses specifically on financial provision after divorce and related court processes.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading stage in the Lords and has not yet progressed to the committee stage.

Who is affected?

Divorcing couples and former spousesChildren and dependants who may be financially affectedFamily lawyers, judges, and the family courts

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Divorce (Financial Provision)

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 25 February. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

The 2013-14 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 89 2013-2014, as introduced

BillLords

26 Feb 2014

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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