Details News Stages Publications Long title A Bill to amend the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973; and make provision in connection with financial settlements following divorce. Sponsor Baroness Deech Crossbench Life peer Current version of the Bill HL Bill 21 (as introduced) Get File View HTML version Opens in new window View PDF document Opens in new window 26 May 2016 Lords Bill passage Bill started in the House of Lords 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Bill in the House of Commons 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Final stages Consideration of amendments Royal Assent Key Complete In progress Not applicable Not yet reached