21 Financial provision and property adjustment orders
Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (1973 c 18) | Legislation

Part II Financial Relief for Parties to Marriage and Children of Family

Financial provision and property adjustment orders

21  Financial provision and property adjustment orders

(1)     The financial provision orders for the purposes of this Act are the orders for periodical or lump sum provision available (subject to the provisions of this Act) under section 23 below for the purpose of adjusting the financial position of the parties to a marriage and any children of the family in connection with proceedings for divorce, nullity of marriage or judicial separation and under section 27(6) below on proof of neglect by one party to

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