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Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill [HL] 2017-19

Type of Bill:
Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)
Sponsor:
Baroness Deech

Progress of the Bill

Bill started in the House of Lords

  1. House of Lords
    1. 1st reading
    2. 2nd reading
    3. Committee stage
    4. Report stage
    5. 3rd reading
  2. House of Commons
    1. 1st reading
    2. 2nd reading
    3. Committee stage
    4. Report stage
    5. 3rd reading
  3. Consideration of Amendments
  4. Royal Assent

Last events

Next event

  • 2nd reading: House of Lords 2nd reading: House of Lords | Date to be announced

Latest Bill

House Bill Date
Lords HL Bill 26 (as introduced) | PDF version, 80KB 03.07.2017

Latest news on the Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill [HL] 2017-19

First reading took place on 3 July. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

Summary of the Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill [HL] 2017-19

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

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