Matrimonial_Causes_Act_1864
Matrimonial Causes Act 1864
United Kingdom law
The Matrimonial Causes Act 1864 (27 & 28 Vict. c. 44) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The act reduced the powers of women deserted by their husbands to protect their property and income from him or any of his creditors. The act received royal assent on 14 July 1864.[2]