The Matrimonial Homes Act 1983 The Matrimonial Homes Act 1983 England, Wales and Scotland Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below: Sch. 17 para. 40 omitted by Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 Sch. 9 para. 7(a) Sch. 17 para. 68 omitted by Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 Sch. 9 para. 7(b) 33Paragraph 33 34Paragraph 34 The Matrimonial Homes Act 1983