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Matrimonial Causes Act 1973

The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (c. 18) is an act of the United Kingdom governing divorce law and marriage in England and Wales.

Long title

An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to matrimonial proceedings, maintenance agreements, and declarations of legitimacy, validity of marriage and British nationality, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission.

1973 c. 18

England and Wales

23 May 1973

Ahkter v Khan

English land law

English property law

Lawrence Stone. Road to Divorce: England 1530-1987 (1990)