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Part I Time Restrictions on Presentation of Petitions for Divorce or Nullity of Marriage
Part II Financial Relief in Matrimonial Proceedings
Provisions relating to powers of the High Court and county courts
4. Orders for financial relief in case of neglect to maintain.
5. Duration of orders for periodical payments and effect of remarriage.
6. Variation and discharge of orders for periodical payments.
7. Consent orders for financial provision or property adjustment.
8. Restrictions imposed in divorce proceedings etc., on applications under Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.
Part III Financial Relief in England and Wales After Overseas Divorce etc.
Orders for financial provision and property adjustment
18. Matters to which the court is to have regard in exercising its powers under s. 17.
19. Consent orders for financial provision or property adjustment.
20. Restriction of powers of court where jurisdiction depends on matrimonial home in England or Wales.
21. Application to orders under ss. 14 and 17 of certain provisions of Part II of Matrimonial Causes Act 1973.
Avoidance of transactions intended to prevent or reduce financial relief
Financial provision out of estate of deceased party to marriage
Recovery of maintenance in magistrates’ courts after overseas divorce etc.
Part IV Financial Provision in Scotland After Overseas Divorce Etc.
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Minor and Consequential Amendments
Matrimonial Causes (Property and Maintenance) Act 1958 (c. 35)
Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1966 (c. 19)
Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 (c. 18)
Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978 (c. 22)
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