Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

S. 1(1)(a)(b) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 15(2); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

S. 1(1)(ba) inserted (8.11.1995) by 1995 c. 41, s. 2(2)

S. 1(1A) inserted (8.11.1995) by 1995 c. 41, s. 2(3)

S. 1(2)(aa) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 15(6); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

S. 2(1)(g) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 16; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Words in s. 3(2) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 17(2); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Words in s. 3(2)(a) inserted, and the words from "the court shall, in addition" to the end of s. 3(2)(b) become the second sentence of the subsection, (5.12.2005) by virtue of Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 17(3); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Word in s. 3(2) repealed, and the words following it become the third sentence of the subsection, (5.12.2005) by virtue of Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 261(4), 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 17(4), Sch. 30; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1)(6), Sch. 1

Words in s. 3(2) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 17(5); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

S. 3(2A) inserted (8.11.1995) by 1995 c. 41, s. 2(4)

Words in s. 6(3)(10) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 19; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2), Sch. 1

1973 c. 18.

S. 15(1) substituted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), s. 8(1)

S. 15A inserted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), s. 25(3)

1973 c. 18.

Words in s. 16(1) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 23(a); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Words in s. 16(1) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 23(b); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Words in s. 17(4) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 24(a); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Words in s. 17(4) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 24(b); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Words in s. 17(4) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 24(c); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

1973 c. 18.

S. 14A inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 20; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

S. 15ZA inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 21; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

S. 15B inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 22; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

S. 18A inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 25; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Words in s. 19(2)(a) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 26(2); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

S. 19(2)(c) and preceding word inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 26(3); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Words in s. 19(2) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 26(4); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Words inserted by Administration of Justice Act 1982 (c. 53, SIF 37), s. 52

Words in s. 19(3) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 26(5); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

S. 21 repealed (31.1.1997) by 1995 c. 38, s. 15(2), Sch. 2; S.I. 1996/3217, art. 2

S. 22 repealed by Administration of Justice Act 1982 (c. 53, SIF 116:5), s. 75, Sch. 9 Pt. I

1925 c. 23.

Words inserted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), s. 8(2)

S. 25(1): definition of "former civil partner" inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 27(3); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Definition substituted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), s. 25(2)

S. 25(1): definition of ""former husband" or "former wife"" becomes definition of "former spouse" (5.12.2005) by virtue of Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 27(2); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Word in s. 25(4) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 27(4)(a); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

Words in s. 25(4)(b) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 27(4)(b); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

S. 25(4A)-(5A) substituted for s. 25(5) (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 27(5); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

1973 c. 18.

S. 25(6A) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 71, 263(2), Sch. 4 para. 27(6); S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

The text of s. 26(1)(2) and Schedule is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

1973 c. 18.

1889 c. 63.

1938 c. 71.

1965 c. 72.

The text of s. 26(1)(2) and Schedule is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Words in s. 15(1) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 36(2); 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. 15A(1) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 36(4); 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. 15B(2) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 36(5); 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. 15ZA(2) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 36(3); 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. 25(1) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 92(a); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

Words in s. 25(1) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 92(b); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

S. 26(1) repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 210 Table; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

S. 23 substituted (1.10.2014) by Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 (c. 16), s. 12(2), Sch. 3 para. 2 (with s. 12(4)); S.I. 2014/2039, art. 2

S. 1(2A) inserted (1.10.2014) by Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 (c. 16), s. 12(2), Sch. 2 para. 2(3) (with s. 12(4)); S.I. 2014/2039, art. 2

Words in s. 1(1)(d) substituted (1.10.2014) by Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 (c. 16), s. 12(2), Sch. 2 para. 2(2) (with s. 12(4)); S.I. 2014/2039, art. 2

S. 1(3) substituted (1.10.2014) by Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 (c. 16), s. 12(2), Sch. 2 para. 3 (with s. 12(4)); S.I. 2014/2039, art. 2

S. 2(3A) inserted (1.10.2014) by Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 (c. 16), s. 12(2), Sch. 2 para. 4(3) (with s. 12(4)); S.I. 2014/2039, art. 2

S. 2(1)(h) inserted (1.10.2014) by Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 (c. 16), s. 12(2), Sch. 2 para. 4(2) (with s. 12(4)); S.I. 2014/2039, art. 2

Words in s. 3(2) inserted (1.10.2014) by Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 (c. 16), s. 12(2), Sch. 2 para. 5(2) (with s. 12(4)); S.I. 2014/2039, art. 2

S. 3(3)(a)(aa) substituted for s. 3(3)(a) (1.10.2014) by Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 (c. 16), s. 12(2), Sch. 2 para. 5(3)(a) (with s. 12(4)); S.I. 2014/2039, art. 2

Words in s. 3(3)(b) substituted (1.10.2014) by Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 (c. 16), s. 12(2), Sch. 2 para. 5(3)(b) (with s. 12(4)); S.I. 2014/2039, art. 2

Words in s. 3(4) substituted (1.10.2014) by Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 (c. 16), s. 12(2), Sch. 2 para. 5(4) (with s. 12(4)); S.I. 2014/2039, art. 2

Words in s. 4 inserted (1.10.2014) by Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 (c. 16), s. 12(2), Sch. 2 para. 6 (with s. 12(4)); S.I. 2014/2039, art. 2

S. 9(1A) inserted (1.10.2014) by Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 (c. 16), s. 12(2), Sch. 2 para. 7(3) (with s. 12(4)); S.I. 2014/2039, art. 2

Words in s. 9(1) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 (c. 16), s. 12(2), Sch. 2 para. 7(2)(a) (with s. 12(4)); S.I. 2014/2039, art. 2

Words in s. 9(1) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 (c. 16), s. 12(2), Sch. 2 para. 7(2)(b) (with s. 12(4)); S.I. 2014/2039, art. 2

Words in s. 1(1)(ba) omitted (2.12.2019) by virtue of The Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1458), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(2)(a)

S. 1(1B) omitted (2.12.2019) by virtue of The Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1458), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(2)(c)

Words in s. 1(1A)(b) substituted (2.12.2019) by The Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1458), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(2)(b)

Words in s. 3(2A)(a) substituted (2.12.2019) by The Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1458), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)

Words in s. 1(2)(a) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(2)(a); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

Words in s. 1(2)(a) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(2)(b); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

Words in s. 3(2) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(3)(a); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

Words in s. 3(2) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(3)(b); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

Words in s. 14(1) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(4)(a)(i); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

Words in s. 14(1) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(4)(a)(ii); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

Words in s. 14(2) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(4)(b)(i); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

Words in s. 14(2) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(4)(b)(ii); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

Words in s. 15(1) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(5)(a); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

Words in s. 15(2) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(5)(b)(i); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

Words in s. 15(2) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(5)(b)(ii); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

Words in s. 15(3) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(5)(c); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

Words in s. 15(4) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(5)(d)(i); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

Words in s. 15(4) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(5)(d)(ii); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

Words in s. 19(2)(b) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(6)(a); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

Words in s. 19(2)(b) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(6)(b); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

Words in s. 25(1) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(7)(a); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2

S. 25(5B) inserted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 44(7)(b); S.I. 2022/283, reg. 2