Relationships: Overview
Parliament has made fundamental changes in the law relating to women's property and the treatment of children
By the mid 20th century Parliament accepted a change in the public mood concerning laws relating to sexuality
In the mid-20th century the grounds upon which a divorce could be granted were extended beyond adultery
Legal reforms in the 19th century led to divorces being granted in court rather than by an Act of Parliament, as had previously been the case
For over two centuries Parliament has been making and changing the laws concerning marriage, divorce and sexuality
During the early 20th century new legislation made obtaining a divorce easier
Important laws for the regulation of sexual behaviour were made in the 1860s and 1880s
Important 20th century reforms addressed issues of legitimacy and introduced procedures for adoption
Laws concerning the marriage ceremony itself were radically changed in the early 19th century
In the 19th century changes to the law were made concerning a mother's right to custody of her children and to domestic violence