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 House of Commons Library briefing paper considers surrogacy and parental orders, in particular the revised position for single people who previously had been unable to obtain such an order. A link to the full report in pdf format can be found at the bottom of this page.
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
Research Briefing
What could happen if the EU and UK negotiators don't agree a withdrawal agreement in time and the UK has to leave the EU on 29 March 2019 without one - and with no framework for future relations either? This paper looks at how such a situation might come about, the constitutional implications for the UK and in some cases for the devolved administrations, and what the impact might be in a range of policy areas.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper deals with when polygamous marriages might be legally recognised; immigration issues; social security benefits and pension entitlement.
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.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper provides background information for Commons Report stage of the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc) Bill which is due to take place on 26 October 2018
Debate Pack
On 30 January 2018, there will be a Westminster Hall debate on 'Marriage and Government policy'. The debate is sponsored by Derek Thomas MP. The debate will start at 9:30 and last 90 minutes.
Debate Pack
A Westminster Hall debate on Family justice reform is scheduled for Wednesday 15 November 2017 at 2.30pm. The Member leading the debate is Suella Fernandes MP.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper considers the current status of pre-nuptial agreements and proposals for reform.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library briefing paper provides information about the residence requirements for civil and religious marriage in England and Wales and brief information about the position in Scotland
Debate Pack
A debate on marriage registration certificates will be held on Tuesday 8 December at 14.30pm. The member in charge of the debate is Caroline Spelman.
Research Briefing
This briefing paper considers transparency in the family courts, including communication of information and media attendance, and background on recent changes in this area.
Research Briefing
This book examines the key issues facing the House of Commons over the course of the 2015 Parliament - from the public finances to the UK’s membership of the EU and from school places for children to climate change.
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