Bill · started in the Lords

Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and 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 4 June 2015 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 4 Jun 2015
  2. 2nd reading Lords Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 May 2016.