Matrimonial Causes Act 1973
Words in definition of “order for financial relief” in s. 33A(3) inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 8; S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2
Words substituted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 46(1), 48(3), Sch. 1 para. 13(a)
S. 36(1) amended by Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (c. 63), s. 18
S. 36(1) amended by Forfeiture Act 1982 (c. 34, SIF 116:1, 2), ss. 3(2)(b), 7(3)
Words in s. 37 inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 9; S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2(e)
Words substituted by Insolvency Act 1985 (c. 65, SIF 66), ss. 235, 236, Sch. 8 para. 23, Sch. 9 para. 11(2)
Words substituted by virtue of Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45, SIF 66), ss. 439(2), 440, 441, Sch 14
1986 c.45(66).
S. 40A inserted (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 1.12.2000 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 10; S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2
S. 42 repealed (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 12 para. 32, Sch.15 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)
S. 43 repealed (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch.15 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)
S. 44 repealed (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch.15 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)
S. 45 repealed by Family Law Act 1986 (c. 55, SIF 49:3), ss. 68(2), 69, Sch. 2
Words in s. 47(1) substituted (8.1.1996) by 1995 c. 42, ss. 8, 16(2), Sch. para. 3(a) (with s. 8(1)(3))
Words substituted by Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (c. 22), s. 89(2), Sch. 2 para. 39 (with saving for an application made before 1.2.1981 under Matrimonial Proceedings (Magistrates' Courts) Act 1960 (c. 48)); S.I. 1979/731, Sch. 2 para. 8
S.47(3) substituted by Family Law Act 1986 (c. 55, SIF 49:3), ss. 68(1), 69(5), Sch. 1 para. 14
S. 47(4) substituted (8.1.1996) by 1995 c. 42, ss. 8, 16(2), Sch. para. 3(b) (with s. 8(1)(3))
S. 50 repealed (14.10.1991) by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), s. 46(3), Sch. 3; S.I. 1991/1211, art. 2
S. 51 repealed (14.10.1991) by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), s. 46(3), Sch. 3; S.I. 1991/1211, art.2
Definition repealed by Children Act 1975 (c. 72), Sch. 4 Pt. I as respects things done, or events occurring, after 31.12.1975
Words repealed by Children Act 1975 (c. 72), Sch. 4 Pt. I as respects things done, or events occurring, after 31.12.1975
Words in s. 52(1) substituted (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 12 para. 33 (with Sch. 14 para. 1(1)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)
Definition in s. 52(1) repealed (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 15 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2)
Definition in s. 52(1) inserted (5.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/623, art. 2, Sch. 1 para. 4
S. 52(2)(aa) substituted for word in s. 52(2) (1.11.1999 for specified purposes and otherwise 1.12.2000) by 1999 c. 30, s. 19, Sch. 3 para. 11; S.I. 2000/1116, art. 2
Words in s. 52(1) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by 2000 c. 19, ss. 26, 86(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(4) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
Words substituted by virtue of Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30), s. 25(2)
Power of appointment conferred by s. 55(2) fully exercised: 1.1.1974 appointed by S.I. 1973/1972, art. 2
Words repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1977 (c. 18), Sch. 1 Pt. VII
Words substituted by virtue of Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30), s. 25(2)
The text of Sch. 2 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
Sch. 2 para. 1 repealed by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), s. 152(4), Sch. 7
Sch. 2 para. 9 repealed by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5), Sch. 6
Sch. 2 para. 11 repealed (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. 15 (with Sch. 14 paras. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 1991/828, art. 3(2).
Sch. 3 repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1977 (c. 18), Sch. Pt. VII
S. 23(7) inserted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 20(5) (with s. 8(4)-(6)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Sch. 1 para. 8 omitted (6.4.2022) by virtue of Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 33(a) (with s. 8(4)(5)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 13(3) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 13(5)(a) (with s. 8(6)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 10A(2) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 11(c)(i) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 10(4) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 10(d)(i) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Word in s. 11(a)(ii) substituted (27.2.2023) by Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 (c. 28), s. 7(1), Sch. para. 3 (with s. 8); S.I. 2023/88, reg. 2 (with regs. 3-17)
S. 38(4) omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 64(4); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
Words in s. 24E(2) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 24(3); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 17(3) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), ss. 2(4)(a), 8(1)(8) (with s. 8(5)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
S. 22ZA inserted (1.4.2013) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 49(2), 151(1); S.I. 2013/773, art. 2
Word in s. 31(7D) substituted (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(8)(a), 139(4)
Words in s. 35(1) omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 62(2); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
Words in s. 10A heading substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 11(a) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 21(2) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 18(a); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
S. 19 omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Presumption of Death Act 2013 (c. 13), s. 22(2), Sch. 2 para. 1 (with s. 21); S.I. 2014/1810, art. 2 (with art. 3(1)(2))
S. 52A inserted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 32; S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
S. 10(2)-(3A) substituted for s. 10(2) (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 10(c) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 9 heading substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 9(a) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 31(7)(a) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 29(7); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 31(2)(e) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 29(2); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Word in s. 9(1)(a) substituted (22.4.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 17(3)(a), 139(6); S.I. 2014/793, art. 2 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/1042, arts. 5, 11)
Word in s. 31(2)(dd)(ii) added (6.4.2011) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), s. 149(1), Sch. 6 para. 8(2)(b); S.I. 2011/664, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 2
Word in s. 7 substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 7(b) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Word in s. 31(2)(dd)(i) repealed (6.4.2011) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), s. 149(1), Sch. 6 para. 8(2)(a), Sch. 11 Pt. 4; S.I. 2011/664, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 2
Words in s. 13(1) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 13(2)(a) (with s. 8(6)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
S. 22(2)(3) inserted (1.4.2013) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 49(1)(b), 151(1); S.I. 2013/773, art. 2
Words in s. 9(1) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 9(b)(i) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 28(1)(a) inserted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 27(2)(b); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
S. 31(7H) inserted (6.4.2011) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), s. 149(1), Sch. 6 para. 8(8); S.I. 2011/664, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 2
Words in s. 31(7F) substituted (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(7)(b)(iii), 139(4) (with s. 18(6))
S. 41 repealed (22.4.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 17(1)(a), 139(6); S.I. 2014/793, art. 2 (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2014/1042, arts. 5, 11)
Words in s. 28(1) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 27(2)(a); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
S. 2 omitted (6.4.2022) by virtue of Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 2 (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in Sch. 1 para. 11(4) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 33(c); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
S. 12(2) inserted (13.3.2014) by Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (c. 30), s. 21(3), Sch. 4 para. 4(3); S.I. 2014/93, art. 3(j)(i)
Words in s. 22(1) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 19(a) (with s. 8(4)(5)(6)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 30(b) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 28 (with s. 8(4)(5)(6)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 35(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/519), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 6(3)(a) (with reg. 8) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1574, regs. 1, 5(2)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Words in s. 13(4) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 13(6)(a) (with s. 8(6)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Word in s. 10A(1) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 11(b)(ii) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 31(4B) inserted (6.4.2011) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), s. 149(1), Sch. 6 para. 8(4); S.I. 2011/664, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 2
Words in s. 24B(2) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 23(3); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 9(2) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 9(e)(ii) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 8(1) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 8(a) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
S. 16 renumbered as s. 16(1) (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 15(3); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 28(2) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 27(4)(a); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 25(2) substituted (6.4.2011) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), s. 149(1), Sch. 6 para. 4(3); S.I. 2011/664, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 2
Words in s. 10A(1) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 11(b)(i) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 24E(1) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 24(2); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Word in s. 48(2) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 34; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
Words in s. 3 heading substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 3(a) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 28(1)(b) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 27(2)(c)(i); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Word in s. 13(3) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 13(5)(b) (with s. 8(6)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 13(2A) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 13(4) (with s. 8(6)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 31(4A)(a)(ii) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 29(5); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
S. 12B inserted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 12 (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
S. 49(1)-(3) omitted (6.4.2022) by virtue of Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 31(2) (with s. 8(4)(5)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 28(2) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 27(4)(b); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Ss. 24E-24G inserted (6.3.2011 for the insertion of s. 24F and 6.4.2011 otherwise) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), s. 149(1), Sch. 6 para. 3; S.I. 2011/664, art. 2(2)(3), Sch. Pts. 1, 2
Word in s. 47(2)(a) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 30(a) (with s. 8(4)-(6)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 25A heading substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 25(2); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 16(1) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 15(4)(c); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
S. 10 heading substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 10(a) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 31(7D) substituted (13.5.2014) by Children and Families Act 2014 (c. 6), ss. 18(7)(b)(i), 139(4) (with s. 18(6))
Words in s. 36(4)(5) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 63(5); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
Words in s. 13(1)(b) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 13(2)(c) (with s. 8(6)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 31(2)(g) inserted (6.4.2011) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), s. 149(1), Sch. 6 para. 8(3); S.I. 2011/664, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 2
Words in s. 10(4)(a) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 10(d)(ii) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 28(3) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 27(5)(b); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Word in s. 13(4)(a) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 13(6)(b) (with s. 8(6)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 35(2) omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 62(3)(a); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
S. 20 and cross-heading omitted (6.4.2022) by virtue of Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 17 (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
S. 25A(4) inserted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 25(5); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
S. 15 substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 14 (with s. 8(6)); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2
Words in s. 25 heading substituted (6.4.2011) by Pensions Act 2008 (c. 30), s. 149(1), Sch. 6 para. 4(2); S.I. 2011/664, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 2
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