Married Women (Restraint upon Anticipation) Act 1949 (1949 c 78)

This Act addressed property rights for married women by abolishing the common law principle of restraint upon anticipation. Historically, this principle prevented married women from accessing or dealing with their own property independently of their husbands. By removing this legal restraint, the Act aimed to enhance the economic independence and rights of married women, reflecting broader societal shifts towards gender equality and progressive reforms in family law during the mid-20th century. This legislative change allowed married women greater autonomy over their finances and assets.

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Married Women (Restraint upon Anticipation) Act 1949 (1949 c 78)

This Act addressed property rights for married women by abolishing the common law principle of restraint upon anticipation. Historically, this principle prevented married women from accessing or dealing with their own property independently of their husbands. By removing this legal restraint, the Act aimed to enhance the economic independence and rights of married women, reflecting broader societal shifts towards gender equality and progressive reforms in family law during the mid-20th century. This legislative change allowed married women greater autonomy over their finances and assets.

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Married Women (Restraint upon Anticipation) Act 1949 (1949 c 78)

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