http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/1981/24

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/24/section/5

Matrimonial Homes and Property Act 1981

An Act to amend the Matrimonial Homes Act 1967, and to make further provision as to the rights of husbands and wives to possession or occupation of any matrimonial home or former matrimonial home, and as to orders for the sale of property under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973.