Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Amends the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 to change how financial settlements after divorce are determined.
• Seeks to provide clearer rules for the kinds of financial provision that can be made (such as sharing of assets and maintenance).
• Originated in the House of Lords and has been introduced to the House of Commons, where it is currently at the second reading.
• If it progresses, the bill would move through further Commons stages (committee, report, and third reading) and may require any Lords consideration depending on amendments.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Lords and has moved to the Commons for consideration; after this stage it would typically proceed through further parliamentary steps if agreed.