Draft backs women's housework compensation in divorces

2 years, 11 months ago

Draft backs women's housework compensation in divorces

China Daily

Women can request financial compensation for unpaid household chores from their partners in divorces, according to a draft amendment. The draft amendment to the Women's Rights Protection Law, which was submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for first review on Dec 20, 2021, stipulates that husbands and wives should share household responsibilities fairly. In the first such case, a court in Fangshan district of Beijing ruled that a man must pay 50,000 yuan to his ex-wife for housework during their five-year marriage. In another case, a court in Minqing of Fujian province ordered a woman to pay her ex-husband 15,000 yuan for his primary role in taking care of their children.

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Draft backs women's housework compensation in divorces

2 years, 11 months ago

Draft backs women's housework compensation in divorces

China Daily

Women can request financial compensation for unpaid household chores from their partners in divorces, according to a draft amendment. The draft amendment to the Women's Rights Protection Law, which was submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for first review on Dec 20, 2021, stipulates that husbands and wives should share household responsibilities fairly. In the first …

Draft backs women's housework compensation in divorces

2 years, 11 months ago

Draft backs women's housework compensation in divorces

China Daily

Women can request financial compensation for unpaid household chores from their partners in divorces, according to a draft amendment. The draft amendment to the Women's Rights Protection Law, which was submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for first review on Dec 20, 2021, stipulates that husbands and wives should share household responsibilities fairly. In the first …

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