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Domicile and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1973 (1973 c 45)

The Domicile and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1973 (1973 c 45) fundamentally reformed the law on domicile and matrimonial proceedings in the UK. The Act addressed issues related to the domicile of individuals, which is central to matters of personal law such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance. Key developments include modifications to the rules determining domicile, particularly for married women, aligning their domicile with principles of equality. It also established procedural reforms for matrimonial litigation, ensuring that proceedings for divorce, legal separation, and annulment are more efficiently handled. This Act was pivotal in modernising family law and supporting fairer treatment for women within the legal system.

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Domicile and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1973 (1973 c 45)

The Domicile and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1973 (1973 c 45) fundamentally reformed the law on domicile and matrimonial proceedings in the UK. The Act addressed issues related to the domicile of individuals, which is central to matters of personal law such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance. Key developments include modifications to the rules determining domicile, particularly for married women, aligning their domicile with principles of equality. It also established procedural reforms for matrimonial litigation, ensuring that proceedings for divorce, legal separation, and annulment are more efficiently handled. This Act was pivotal in modernising family law and supporting fairer treatment for women within the legal system.

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Domicile and Matrimonial Proceedings Act 1973 (1973 c 45)

Part I Domicile (ss 1-4)

Part II Jurisdiction in Matrimonial Proceedings (England and Wales) (ss 5-6)

Part III Jurisdiction in Consistorial Causes (Scotland) (ss 7-12)

Part IV . . . (ss 13-14)

Part V Miscellaneous and General (ss 15-17)

[SCHEDULE A1 Jurisdiction in Relation to Marriage of Same Sex Couples]

SCHEDULE 1 Staying of Matrimonial Proceedings (England and Wales)

[SCHEDULE 1B Jurisdiction in Relation to Same Sex Marriages (Scotland)]

SCHEDULE 2 Ancillary and Collateral Orders (Scotland)

SCHEDULE 3 Sisting of Consistorial Actions (Scotland)

SCHEDULE 4 Consequential Amendments of Scottish Enactments

SCHEDULE 5 . . .

SCHEDULE 6 Repeals

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