This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill 2017-19 which would remove the legal requirement to make allegations about spousal conduct or to have lived separately for up to five years in order to divorce or dissolve a civil partnership. A separate Commons Library briefing paper deals with the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill[HL] 2019-21 (CBP 8697)
This Commons Library briefing paper provides background information for Commons Report stage of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill 2017-19
On 16 May 2019 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on National Marriage and Mental Health Awareness Weeks.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Minimum age for marriage and civil partnership is scheduled for Wednesday, 15 May at 9.30 am. The Member leading the debate is Pauline Latham MP.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with powers of attorney and other ways of authorising someone to make a decision for another person in England and Wales.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper considers the current basis for divorce, arguments for and against the introduction of "no-fault" divorce, and the Government's proposals to reform the legal requirements for divorce
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the way stillbirth is investigated at present and proposals for change
Research Briefing
Consideration by the House of Commons of Lords amendments to the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) Bill is due to take place on 15 March 2019
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper considers the extension of civil partnership to opposite sex couples
Debate Pack
Connecting Communities by Supporting Charities and Volunteers
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper considers the issue of memorial (headstone) safety and action to address the risk of accidents caused by unstable memorials in cemeteries
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with the current procedure and qualifying criteria for making complaints against solicitors and other lawyers across the United Kingdom.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper considers arguments for and against statutory regulation of will writing.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with when polygamous marriages might be legally recognised; immigration issues; social security benefits and pension entitlement.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Proposals to allow self-identification of gender is scheduled for Wednesday 21 November 2018 at 9.30am. The Member leading the debate is David T C Davies MP.
Research Briefing
Report stage for the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) Bill 2017-19 is scheduled for 26 October 2018. This Commons Library Briefing Paper provides information about the Bill and background material.
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