Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Primary legislation governing divorce and financial provisions in England and Wales. Section 25 is particularly relevant for how courts consider financial arrangements in divorce proceedings, which affects the enforceability of prenuptial agreements.
Civil Partnership Act 2004: Legislation establishing civil partnerships and their legal framework, which may be relevant depending on the parties' circumstances.
Family Law Act 1996: Contains key provisions regarding matrimonial homes and domestic violence protection that need to be considered in prenuptial agreements.
Radmacher v Granatino [2010] UKSC 42: Landmark Supreme Court case establishing that prenuptial agreements should be given effect if freely entered into by both parties, unless considered unfair in the circumstances.
EU Council Regulation 2016/1103: Regulation concerning matrimonial property regimes with cross-border implications, though its application needs to be considered in light of Brexit.
Domicile and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1973: Legislation dealing with jurisdiction and recognition of foreign marriages, crucial for international prenuptial agreements.
Private International Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995: Contains important choice of law rules that may affect how foreign elements of the prenuptial agreement are treated.
Immigration Act 2014: Relevant for considering the foreign spouse's immigration status and marriage validity requirements in the UK.
Family Procedure Rules 2010: Sets out procedural requirements and financial disclosure obligations that must be followed in family law matters, including prenuptial agreements.
Human Rights Act 1998: Incorporates human rights considerations, particularly Article 8 (right to family life) and Article 1 of Protocol 1 (protection of property), which may affect prenuptial agreement terms.
