Bill · started in the Lords

Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and to make provision in connection with financial settlements following divorce.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)

The story so farThe Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 25 February 2014 by Baroness Deech (Crossbench). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 25 Feb 2014
  2. 2nd reading Lords Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 4 Mar 2014.