The Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act 1970
c 45 is an
Act of Parliament
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of the
United Kingdom
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concerning court cases between married people.
Contents
The most important remaining provision is that under section 37 a court has power to vary the shares of equity in a home of a husband and wife to the extent it views to be just.
See also
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English land law
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English property law
English property law refers to the law of acquisition, sharing and protection of valuable assets in England and Wales. While part of the United Kingdom, many elements of Scots property law are different. In England, property law encompasses fou ...
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Civil Partnership Act 2004
The Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c 33) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, introduced by the Labour government, which grants civil partnerships in the United Kingdom the rights and responsibilities very similar to those in civil ...
ss 65, 66, 72 and Schs 5-7
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United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1970
Property law of the United Kingdom
Marriage law in the United Kingdom