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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 26 May 2016 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 26 May 2016
  2. 2nd reading Lords 27 Jan 2017

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 2 May 2017.