LAW 1057 · Family (English): Dissolution, Civil Partnership, and Judicial Separation

Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

How does English law dissolve a marriage — and what changed with the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020? The module covers the ground for di

1. Module 1

   Dissolution, Civil Partnership, and Judicial Separation

   Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

   The question

   How does English law dissolve a marriage — and what changed with the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020? The module covers the ground for divorce under s1 MCA 1973, the conditional and final order process, reconciliation provisions, the Divorce (Religious Marriages) Act 2002, the dissolution of civil partnerships under the CPA 2004, and judicial separation under s17 MCA 1973 including the financial relief available.

   Outcome

   The student can explain the requirements for divorce under the MCA 1973 as amended, analyse the conditional and final order process, explain the dissolution of civil partnerships and religious marriag... (Dissolution, Civil Partnership, and Judicial Separation)

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 1.1 Divorce Under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   2. ○ 1.2 Dissolution of Civil Partnerships and Religious Marriages Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   3. ○ 1.3 Judicial Separation Open this unit → ✓ ↻
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