Marriage Act 1949: Primary legislation governing marriage in England and Wales, including requirements for valid marriages and marriage documentation

Civil Partnership Act 2004: Legislation establishing civil partnerships and relevant documentation requirements, which may be relevant for understanding partnership documentation standards

Matrimonial Causes Act 1973: Key legislation dealing with marriage-related matters, including aspects of marriage proof and documentation

Evidence Act 1851: Legislation governing the admissibility and requirements for sworn statements and evidence in legal proceedings

Statutory Declarations Act 1835: Foundational legislation governing the making of statutory declarations, which is crucial for affidavits

Family Law Act 1996: Supporting legislation dealing with various aspects of family law that may impact marriage documentation requirements

Perjury Act 1911: Critical legislation regarding false statements under oath, relevant to the sworn nature of affidavits

Commissioner for Oaths Act 1889: Legislation governing who can administer oaths and witness legal documents like affidavits

Family Procedure Rules 2010: Procedural rules governing family law matters, including requirements for documents and evidence in family proceedings

Civil Procedure Rules: General rules of civil procedure that may apply to the format and submission of affidavits and sworn statements