The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill [HL]

The bill’s formal description, sponsors and the full list of documents Parliament has published for it, bill text at each stage, Explanatory Notes, Impact Assessments, amendment papers, written evidence and committee reports.

Long title · Parliament’s official description

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

Sponsors · 1

  • Baroness DeechCrossbenchLife peer

Bill · 1

  • HL Bill 21 (as introduced)Lords
    26 May 2016

Library Notes · 1

  • Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill: Briefing for Lords StagesLords
    24 Jan 2017

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