Matrimonial Causes Act (UK)

The Matrimonial Causes Act (UK) is legislation that sets out the legal grounds and procedures for ending a marriage in England and Wales. It addresses issues such as divorce, annulment, and judicial separation, establishing the reasons why a marriage can be legally dissolved, such as adultery, unreasonable behavior, abandonment, or separation for a specified period. The Act also outlines how financial matters and child arrangements are to be managed during and after the divorce process. It aims to provide a fair and structured legal framework to resolve marital disputes and facilitate the lawful ending of marriages.