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Divorce can be sometimes be very messy business with custody battles, alimonies and more.
One divorce case however has garnered much attention when the court ordered the husband to pay his ex-wife for all the housework she had done during their marriage.
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A couple in China who recently got a divorce set a new precedent for court rulings when the former wife asked for compensation for all the housework she did during their five-year marriage.
Wang, a homemaker, demanded restitution equivalent to $24,700 (RM100,192) from her ex-husband after he filed for divorce in October.
According to Wang, she was left to take care and raise their child while doing all the housework alone as her husband “barely cared about or participated in any kind of domestic chores,” China National Radio reported.
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The Beijing divorce court ordered the ex-husband to pay “housework compensation” to Wang which amounted to around $7,700 (RM31,233) after splitting their joint property equally.
The former wife was also granted custody of the couple’s son and $300 (RM1,216) per month in alimony.
This unusual ruling is the first of its kind under China’s new civil code that covers a wide-ranging legislative package that is said to better protect the rights of individuals.
The new code which has been in effect since January, includes a clause that enables a spouse to “seek compensation from their partner during divorce for taking more responsibility in caring for children and elderly relatives” CNN reports.
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According to legal experts, housework compensation is designed to offer “additional protection to spouses who have undertaken more domestic chores – and sacrificed opportunities to advance their career or education, according to legal experts.”
Wang’s divorce ruling has sparked conversation amongst many over the decision to award housework compensation. While some are for the ruling, others are disappointed at the small amount that Wang was awarded – especially after dedicating five years of her life to her family.
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This is definitely an interesting divorce case.
Do you think Wang was fairly compensated? What do you think about the Beijing court’s ruling? Let us know your thoughts!
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