Submission of Written Evidence on the Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill 2017-2019 (original) (raw)

This submission critiques the provisions of the Divorce (Financial Provision) Bill 2017-2019, particularly focusing on the limitations set for periodical payments to non-moneyed spouses. The analysis highlights the adverse effects of these reforms on women, arguing that they reinforce outdated notions of financial contributions while undermining the principles established in landmark cases such as White v White. It concludes with a call for thorough scrutiny of the potential harms associated with the proposed legislation.