Income tax allowances for married couples
This briefing discusses the two income tax allowances that married couples and civil partners may be entitled to claim.
Humanist marriage ceremonies in England and Wales
This briefing paper considers the current status of humanist marriage ceremonies and Law Commission proposals for reforming the law relating to how and where marriages can take place in England and Wales.
How is child maintenance calculated?
This briefing sets out how the Child Maintenance Service calculates the amount of maintenance payable under the 2012 statutory scheme.
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Research Briefing
Child maintenance arrears and enforcement
Information on what action the Child Maintenance Service can take and the powers it has to collect unpaid maintenance
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Research Briefing
Pre-nuptial agreements
This briefing paper considers the current status of pre-nuptial agreements and proposals for reform
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Research Briefing
Marriage: residence requirements
A briefing on the residence requirements for getting married in England, Wales and Scotland
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Debate Pack
Treatment of LGBT+ people and their spouses in social care settings
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the treatment of LGBT+ people and their spouses in social care settings on Tuesday 12 September at 4:30pm. This is an one hour debate which has been sponsored by Helen Hayes MP.
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Research Briefing
Financial provision when a relationship ends
This Commons Library research briefing deals with the law in England and Wales and relates to the division of a couple’s property and income when their relationship breaks down.
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Research Briefing
Polygamy
This briefing paper deals with when polygamous marriages might be legally recognised in England and Wales; immigration issues; social security benefits and pension entitlement.
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Insight
Reporting in the Family Court
What are the rules for reporting in the Family Court and how will the new pilot to improve transparency work?
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Research Briefing
Marriage venues
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with where couples may get married in England and Wales, with a very short summary of the position in Scotland. It also deals with Law Commission recommendations for the reform of weddings law.
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Research Briefing
“Common law marriage” and cohabitation
This Commons Library briefing paper provides general information about the number of cohabiting couples, how the law applies to them, the Law Commission’s proposals for reform and other calls for reform
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Debate Pack
Reforming the Child Maintenance Service
A Westminster Hall debate on 'Reforming the Child Maintenance Service' is scheduled for 19 May 2022 at 1.30pm. Marion Fellows MP will open the debate.
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Research Briefing
Commons Library analysis of Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill 2021-22
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill, a Private Member's Bill which is due to have its report stage in the House of Commons on 25 February 2022.
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Research Briefing
Mothers’ details on marriage certificates
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with proposed changes to marriage registration in England and Wales – moving from a paper-based system to registration in an electronic register. This would facilitate an update of the content of the marriage entry to include the details of both parents of each party to the marriage.
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