3(1)(5); S.I. (a)in the case of an occupational pension scheme or a personal pension scheme, to the trustees or managers of the scheme, (b)in the case of a retirement annuity contract or an annuity falling within paragraph (d) or (e) of the definition of pension arrangement above, the provider of the annuity, and, (c)in the case of an insurance policy falling within paragraph (d) of the definition of that expression, the insurer. 11 para. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. para. 1(1), 27(4)); S.I. 12(2) inserted (13.3.2014) by Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 (c. 30), s. 21(3), Sch. For the purposes of subsection (1)(h), the court must have regard, in particular, to whether the making or variation of the order is likely to, cause undue hardship to the paying party, or. (2)In exercising the powers conferred by virtue of this paragraph the court shall have regard to all the circumstances of the case, including any change in any of the matters to which the court was required to have regard when making the order to which the application relates. . 20 of 2007 Date of Assent: 6th September, 2007 An Act to make provision for divorce and other matrimonial causes; to provide for the maintenance of a party to a marriage and for children of the family; to provide for the settlement of property between parties to a marriage on the dissolution or annulment of the marriage; to. F321Definition repealed by Children Act 1975 (c. 72), Sch. 2, F190Words in s. 28(1)(b) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. Words in s. 25 heading substituted (6.4.2011) by, Words in s. 25(1) substituted (11.11.1999 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.12.2000) by, Words in s. 25(1) substituted (6.4.2011) by, Words in s. 25(2) substituted (11.11.1999 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.12.2000) by, Words in s. 25(2) substituted (6.4.2011) by, Words in s. 25(2)(h) omitted (1.8.1996) by virtue of, Exercise of courts powers in favour of party to marriage on, making of a divorce or nullity of marriage order, the court decides to exercise its powers under section 23(1)(, above in favour of a party to the marriage, it shall be the duty of the court to consider whether it would be appropriate so to exercise those powers that the financial obligations of each party towards the other will be terminated as soon after the. . 3(4) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. . [F59(2) Without prejudice to subsection (1) above, the court shall not [F60make a nullity of marriage order] by virtue of section 12 above on the grounds mentioned in paragraph ( c ), ( d ), ( e ) [F61 , (f) or (h) ] of that section unless, (a)it is satisfied that proceedings were instituted within the period of three years from the date of the marriage, or, (b)leave for the institution of proceedings after the expiration of that period has been granted under subsection (4) below. . 2, F103Words in s. 24(3) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. 2022/283, reg. para. 31(6) extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 6.Attempts at reconciliation of parties to marriage. . 2022/283, reg. Financial provision in case of neglect to maintain. . [F330(3A)References in this Act to the formation of a civil partnership by a person include references to a civil partnership which is by law void or voidable.]. . 13 Pt. The changes throughout the years include; allowing the wife and husband to be seen as equal, this was adopted within the Matrimonial Causes Act 1923 (MCA 1923). . 2, F188Words in s. 28(1)(a)(b) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. Jurisdiction in matrimonial causes. . 2, F339Words in Sch. 3-11), F325Definition in s. 52(1) repealed (14.10.1991) by Children Act 1989 (c. 41, SIF 20), s. 108, Sch. A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection (6) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament. . . 2(d) (with art. 4E+WIn section 109(2) of the M20County Courts Act 1959 (proceedings in which appeals on questions of fact are to lie) the following paragraph shall be inserted after paragraph (f) (in place of the paragraph inserted by section 34(2) of the M21 Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act 1970):. 2, F197Words in s. 28(2) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. . . Section 17, Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 Practical Law Primary Source 8-537-6225 (Approx. The final factor is five years separation, which is laid out within the MCA 1973, s1(2)(e). . 2000/1116, art. . 2014/956, arts. . shall not in any event, subject to subsection (3) below, extend beyond the date of the childs eighteenth birthday. An order for the payment of alimony made, or deemed to have been made, under section 20 of the Act of 1965, and an order made, or deemed to have been made, under section 21 or 22 of that Act shall, if the marriage of the parties to the proceedings in which the order was made was or is subsequently dissolved or annulled but the order continues in force, cease to have effect on the remarriage after the commencement of this Act of the party in whose favour the order was made, except in relation to any arrears due under it on the date of the remarriage. 3 para. . 5(2), 48(2), F193Words in s. 28(1A) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. 2 para. para. 14 paras. (3)Section 31, as it applies by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) above, shall have effect as if for subsections (4), (5) and (6) there were substituted the following subsections, (4)The court shall not exercise the powers conferred by this section in relation to an order made or deemed to have been made under section 17(2) of the Act of 1965, as applied by section 20(2) of that Act, in connection with the grant of a decree of judicial separation except on an application made in proceedings. 11(3A) inserted (4.4.2005) by Gender Recognition Act 2004 (c. 7), ss. . . Pension sharing orders: apportionment of charges. The court has power, in addition to any power it has apart from this subsection, to make supplemental provision consisting of any of. 2(2), 48(2), F60Words in s. 13(2) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. . 27 para. 2(2)(3), Sch. . 2005/54, art. Words in s. 24A(5) inserted (5.12.2005) by. . . has the same meaning as in the Pension Schemes Act 1993; means a contract or scheme approved under Chapter, has the same meaning as in section 21A(1) above; and, , in relation to an occupational pension scheme or a personal pension scheme, means, In this section and sections 25B and 25C above, references to the person responsible for a pension arrangement are. 24(2); S.I. 3. (14)Subsections (11) and (12) above are without prejudice to any other power of the court to direct that the variation of discharge of an order under this section shall take effect from a date earlier than that on which the order for variation or discharge was made. 2, F30Words in s. 10(4) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. . 2000/1116, art. The law since the inclusion of the MCA 1857 has dramatically changed and there have been many amendments of the law surrounding divorce. 3(k)(ii), F47Words in s. 11 substituted (8.1.1996) by 1995 c. 42, ss. (c)in any other case, require the [F153person responsible for the pension arrangement] in question to pay the whole or part of that sum, when it becomes due, for the benefit of the other party instead of to the person to whom, apart from the order, it would be paid. (b)the income, earning capacity (if any), property and other financial resources of the child; (c)any physical or mental disability of the child; (d)the manner in which he was being and in which the parties to the marriage expected him to be educated or trained; (e) the considerations mentioned in relation to the parties to the marriage in paragraphs ( a ), ( b ), ( c ) and ( e ) of subsection (2) above. 8) (as amended by S.I. (2)An application under this section shall not, except with the permission of the F276 court, be made after the end of the period of six months from the date on which representation in regard to the estate of the deceased is first taken out. Provision shall be made by rules of court for requiring the, an applicant for a divorce order to certify whether the representative has discussed with the applicant the possibility of reconciliation and given the applicant, Words in s. 6(1) substituted (1.1.2010) by. The 1857 Matrimonial Causes Act culminated a successful law reform campaign to secularize the administration of family law. . 2, F163S. (2)Where the court decides in such a case to make a periodical payments or secured periodical payments order in favour of a party to the marriage, the court shall in particular consider whether it would be appropriate to require those payments to be made or secured only for such term as would in the opinion of the court be sufficient to enable the party in whose favour the order is made to adjust without undue hardship to the termination of his or her financial dependence on the other party. . 2, F319S. 31(7)(10) extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 3. para. (c)must, in specified cases, satisfy such other requirements as may be specified. , or formation of a civil partnership by. . . 2 para. . . 2009/3250, art. . 2, (1)If a maintenance agreement includes a provision purporting to restrict any right to apply to a court for an order containing financial arrangements, then. To the extent to which the order is made having regard to any benefits under a pension, in question, if at any time any payment in respect of any benefits under the. 85, 86(2), Sch. . 9(d) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. . 2000/1116, art. 14 (with s. 8(6)); S.I. 8) (as amended by S.I. Payment of certain arrears unenforceable without the leave of the court. F279(7). . Where the court decides in such a case to make a periodical payments or secured periodical payments order in favour of a party to the marriage, the court shall in particular consider whether it would be appropriate to require those payments to be made or secured only for such term as would in the opinion of the court be sufficient to enable the party in whose favour the order is made to adjust without undue hardship to the termination of his or her financial dependence on the other party. Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. (ii)has not been complied with and, as modified under section 25E(5), remains in force. . ]. 2000/1116, art. the parties have intermarried in disregard of certain requirements as to the formation of marriage); that at the time of the marriage either party was already lawfully married. he considers that in all the circumstances of the case it would be just to grant leave for the institution of proceedings. (3B) In relation to an application under this section on the ground mentioned in subsection (1)(a) above, [F179section 25(2)(c) above] shall have effect as if for the reference therein to the breakdown of the marriage there were substituted a reference to the failure to provide reasonable maintenance for the applicant, and in relation to an application under this section on the ground mentioned in subsection (1)(b) above, [F179section 25(2)(c) above (as it applies by virtue of section 25(3)(e) above)] shall have effect as if for the reference therein to the breakdown of the marriage there were substituted a reference to the failure to provide, or to make a proper contribution towards, reasonable maintenance for the child of the family to whom the application relates. In relation to an order made before 16th December 1949 on or after granting a decree of divorce or nullity of marriage and deemed, by virtue of paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the Act of 1965, to have been made under section 16(1)(a) of that Act (secured provision), the powers conferred by this paragraph shall not be exercised unless the court is satisfied that the case is one of exceptional hardship which cannot be met by discharge, variation or suspension of any other order made by reference to that decree, being an order made, or deemed by virtue of that paragraph to have been made, under section 16(1)(b) of that Act (unsecured periodical payments). Avoidance of transactions intended to prevent or reduce financial relief. The main ground for divorce in Nigeria is a situation where marriage has broken down permanently. . . 24A(6) added by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. S. 27(2)-(2B) substituted for s. 27(2) (31.12.2020) by, S. 27(3)(3A)(3B) substituted for s. 27(3)(4) by, Additional provisions with respect to financial provision and property adjustment orders, Duration of continuing financial provision orders in favour of party to marriage, and effect of remarriage, Subject in the case of an order made on or after the, to the provisions of sections 25A(2) above and 31(7) below, the term to be specified in a periodical payments or secured periodical payments order in favour of a party to a marriage shall be such term as the court thinks fit, except that the term shall not begin before or extend beyond the following limits, in the case of a periodical payments order, the term shall begin not earlier than the date of the making of an application for the order, and shall be so defined as not to extend beyond the death of either of the parties to the marriage or, where the order is made on or after the. 2, F129Ss. 1991/828, art. 5; S.I. (5)Where subsection (2) or (3) above applies, the appeal court may make such further orders (including one or more pension sharing orders) as it thinks fit for the purpose of putting the parties in the position it considers appropriate. No changes have been applied to the text. . . . 2022/283, reg. VII, 8E+WIn section 7 of the M23Family Law Reform Act 1969 (committal of wards of court to care of local authority and supervision of wards of court). 38 extended by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. ], F94S. 2, F65Word in s. 13(3) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. . F18Words in s. 9 heading substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. para. A case that illustrates this point is Clearly v Clearly[3] where it was established that the reasonings behind why the petitioner can no longer live with the respondent are irrelevant as long as adultery has occurred. 2022/283, reg. para. 3 para. the court may, in exercise of its powers under this section to vary or discharge the spousal order, direct that the variation or discharge shall take effect from the date on which the child order became so affected or any later date. An order under this section may not require a party to a marriage to pay to the other party any amount in respect of legal services for the purposes of the proceedings. 2(e) (with art. . 2, F141Words in s. 25B(4) substituted (11.11.1999 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.12.2000) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. making a divorce or nullity of marriage order, neither the order under subsection (1)(a), (b) or (c) nor any settlement made in pursuance of it is to take effect unless the divorce or nullity of marriage order has been made final. . (b)that order, as modified under section 25E(3), remains in force. . Alteration of agreements by court after death of one party. para. 2(3)-(5)), F202Words in s. 28(3) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. . 2(3)-(5)), F291Words in s. 38(6) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. . (b)prevent the paying party from obtaining legal services for the purposes of the proceedings. . 2(3)-(5)), F292Words in s. 38(7) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 3-11), C24S. Short title This Act may be cited as the Matrimonial Causes Act. . . . The dates will coincide with the earliest date on which the change (e.g an insertion, a repeal or a substitution) that was applied came into force. . 6 para. 4 para. . (a)a reference to a divorce order includes a decree of divorce. The court dealing with an application under subsection (1) must make a judicial separation order. 45(4); S.I. . . . One of the most vital elements within the statutory definition is the concept that one member of the couple has committed adultery, but that that they can no longer live with the respondent due to their actions. (1)In proceedings for divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation, the court may make an order or orders requiring one party to the marriage to pay to the other (the applicant) an amount for the purpose of enabling the applicant to obtain legal services for the purposes of the proceedings. 2(3)-(5)), F70S. 30. 3. . An application for a divorce order may not be made. ], F54S. 2. Regulations under subsection (1)(e) may include. 2 para. . . . Registered office: Creative Tower, Fujairah, PO Box 4422, UAE. . 2, F146Words in s. 25B(7) substituted (11.11.1999 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.12.2000) by 1999 c. 30, s. 21, Sch. . an order for the payment of a lump sum in favour of a party to the marriage; one or more property adjustment orders in favour of a party to the marriage; a direction that the party in whose favour the original order discharged or varied was made is not entitled to make any further application for, a periodical payments or secured periodical payments order, or. 2022/283, reg. . 2005/3175, art. . para. F345Sch. as may appear to [F270the court] to be just having regard to all the circumstances, including, if relevant, the matters mentioned in [F271section 25(4)] above; and the agreement shall have effect thereafter as if any alteration made by the order had been made by agreement between the parties and for valuable consideration. Orders for payment in respect of legal services, In proceedings for divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation, the court may make an order or orders requiring one party to the marriage to pay to the other (. 2, F16Words in s. 8(1)(b) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. . . 2014/954, art. . to whether that party assumed any responsibility for the childs maintenance, and, if so, to the extent to which, and the basis upon which, that party assumed such responsibility and to the length of time for which that party discharged such responsibility; to whether in assuming and discharging such responsibility that party did so knowing that the child was not his or her own; to the liability of any other person to maintain the child. Pt. make, in relation to payment under a mistaken belief as to the continuation in force of a provision included by virtue of section 25B or 25C above in an order under section 23 above, provision about the rights or liabilities of the payer, the payee or the person to whom the payment was due. 4 para. (MCA 1973).There are two main aspects to this statute, divorce and financial settlement. . 2014/954, art. 12 repealed by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 21A modified (8.8.2006) by The Divorce etc. . 3-11), F267S. . See also section 52A (interpretation of certain references to divorce orders, nullity of marriage orders and judicial separation orders). 12. 8(2)(b); S.I. . Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the Changes to Legislation area. 2005/3331, art. . . (b)the person responsible for the new arrangement has been given notice in accordance with regulations made by the Lord Chancellor, the order shall have effect as if it had been made instead in respect of the person responsible for the new arrangement. . 1, 2, (1)The Lord Chancellor may by regulations. 2014/954, art. 2, F21Words in s. 9(1)(a) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. 2022/283, reg. 2005/54, art. . the applicant's conduct in relation to the proceedings, any amount owed by the applicant to the paying party in respect of costs in the proceedings or other proceedings to which both the applicant and the paying party are or were party, and. 2(3)-(5)), F185Words substituted by Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3), ss. 2013/773, art. 2. (5)An application for leave under subsection (4) above may be made after the expiration of the period of three years from the date of the marriage. No order for the payment of a lump sum and no property adjustment order shall be made on an application for the variation of any order made or deemed to have been made under section 16(1) (including that subsection as applied by section 16(3) or by section 19), 20(1), 22, 34(1)(a) or (b) or 34(3) of the Act of 1965. . Orders for custody and education of children in cases of divorce, etc., and for custody in cases of neglect. Bars to relief where marriage is voidable. 3-11). 22(2)(3) inserted (1.4.2013) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. An Act relating to Marriage and to Divorce and Matrimonial Causes and, in relation thereto, Parental Rights and the Custody and Guardianship of Infants. 2022/283, reg. 3, F242S. F260Words in s. 33(4) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 1998/2572, art. . para. . Presumption of death and dissolution of marriage. . F78S. 2(3)-(5)), F109S. The Act gives details of the types of Orders that can be applied for and granted by the Court before, upon or after the Final Order (dependant upon individual circumstances) including: An Order that one party should pay the other 2, F224Words in s. 31(2)(g) substituted (6.4.2022) by Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (c. 11), s. 8(1)(8), Sch. . 2022/283, reg. (2) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the presentation of a petition based on matters which occurred before the expiration of that period. 9(c) (with s. 8(4)); S.I. 2, 9E+WWhere the party chargeable under a maintenance agreement within the meaning of section 34 above died before 17th August 1957, then, (a)subsection (1) of that section shall not apply to the agreement unless there remained undistributed on that date assets of that partys estate (apart from any property in which he had only a life interest) representing not less than four-fifths of the value of that estate for probate after providing for the discharge of the funeral, testamentary and administrative expenses, debts and liabilities payable thereout (other than any liability arising by virtue of that subsection); and. any order for periodical payments in favour of a party to a marriage under section 23(1)(a) or 27(6)(a) or in favour of a child of the family under section 23(1)(d), (2) or (4) or 27(6)(d); any order for secured periodical payments in favour of a party to a marriage under section 23(1)(b) or 27(6)(b) or in favour of a child of the family under section 23(1)(e), (2) or (4) or 27(6)(e); and. 27(3)(3A)(3B) substituted for s. 27(3)(4) by Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (c. 22), ss. 2022/283, reg. 2(3)-(5)), F284Words in s. 38(2) inserted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. . (b)if the party with pension rights has power to nominate the person to whom the sum, or any part of it, is to be paid, require the party with pension rights to nominate the other party in respect of the whole or part of that sum. (3)Regulations under subsection (1) may make different provision for different cases. the financial needs, obligations and responsibilities which each of the applicant and the paying party has or is likely to have in the foreseeable future. 3 para. 3(2), F324Definition in s. 52(1) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. In relation to an application under this section on the ground mentioned in subsection (1)(a) above. (a)provision for calculation or verification in accordance with guidance from time to time prepared by a prescribed person; (b)provision by reference to regulations under section 112 of the Pensions Act 2008. . 5E+WNothing in any repeal made by this Act shall affect any order made, or deemed to have been made, under the Act of 1965 which was continued in force by paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the M9Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act 1970 notwithstanding the repeal by the last-mentioned Act of the provision of the Act of 1965 under which the order had effect, and every such order shall, if in force at the commencement of this Act, continue in force subject to the provisions of this Act. For further information see Frequently Asked Questions. Divorce not. F344Sch. (2)A pension compensation sharing order under this section is not to take effect unless the [F119divorce or nullity of marriage order on or after which it is made has been made final. 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