A Bill to amend the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and make provision in connection with financial settlements following divorce.
House of Lords
12 May 2016
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This bill would change the law on financial settlements after divorce by amending the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. It aims to set clearer rules for how assets and financial support are dealt with when a marriage ends. The bill is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Lords.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Lords. If it progresses, it would move through further Lords stages (committee, report, third reading) and then proceed to the House of Commons for consideration.
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4 Jun 2015
First reading took place on 4 June 2015. 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 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
