Latest items for ATDW-LAW-1
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:18 p.m.
Countries: Nigeria
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“During divorce proceedings in Nigeria, the approach of courts to dividing marital property after divorce has tended to privilege men. Courts use direct financial contribution as the basis for division of matrimonial property. However, this power should be exercised to recognise non-financial contributions to the property and to the marriage in general, so that economically weaker spouses (generally women) are not unfairly disadvantaged” (17). “(ii) Discriminatory statutory laws: While customary law in Nigeria is riddled with flaws, the statutory marriage regime is also problematic. In particular, the approach of courts to dividing marital property after divorce has tended to privilege men. Courts use direct financial contribution as the basis for...more
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“During divorce proceedings in Nigeria, the approach of courts to dividing marital property after divorce has tended to privilege men. Courts use direct financial contribution as the basis for division of matrimonial property. However, this power should be exercised to recognise non-financial contributions to the property and to the marriage in general, so that economically weaker spouses (generally women) are not unfairly disadvantaged” (17). “(ii) Discriminatory statutory laws: While customary law in Nigeria is riddled with flaws, the statutory marriage regime is also problematic. In particular, the approach of courts to dividing marital property after divorce has tended to privilege men. Courts use direct financial contribution as the basis for...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“Some countries also have a prescribed time limit that a woman must respect before contracting another marriage. For instance, in countries such as Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a woman can only remarry 300 days after divorce or death of the husband. In the case of DRC, this delay expires in the event the woman gives birth during the 300 days or the woman can approach the court to lift this requirement. Senegal has a similar provision where a woman can only remarry 300 days after the dissolution of the first marriage, with the delay being 3 months when there is a divorce or annulment. Such provisions...more
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“Some countries also have a prescribed time limit that a woman must respect before contracting another marriage. For instance, in countries such as Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a woman can only remarry 300 days after divorce or death of the husband. In the case of DRC, this delay expires in the event the woman gives birth during the 300 days or the woman can approach the court to lift this requirement. Senegal has a similar provision where a woman can only remarry 300 days after the dissolution of the first marriage, with the delay being 3 months when there is a divorce or annulment. Such provisions...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:15 p.m.
Countries: Algeria
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“However, many countries have discriminatory provisions related to divorce by requiring a case to fulfil certain conditions before a woman may request a divorce, which is not the case for men. Divorce laws in Sudan are discriminatory in that a woman cannot obtain a judgment of divorce in the same way as a man. Catholics in the country may divorce in instances of regular abuse and mistreatment, while Protestants and Coptic Christians may only divorce in cases of adultery. In Algeria, women can request a divorce only in cases of abandonment, failure to pay alimony or violation of the marriage contract. In the event a woman seeks a no-fault divorce...more
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“However, many countries have discriminatory provisions related to divorce by requiring a case to fulfil certain conditions before a woman may request a divorce, which is not the case for men. Divorce laws in Sudan are discriminatory in that a woman cannot obtain a judgment of divorce in the same way as a man. Catholics in the country may divorce in instances of regular abuse and mistreatment, while Protestants and Coptic Christians may only divorce in cases of adultery. In Algeria, women can request a divorce only in cases of abandonment, failure to pay alimony or violation of the marriage contract. In the event a woman seeks a no-fault divorce...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:08 p.m.
Countries: Tanzania
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-LAW-1
“Tanzania has historically enjoyed progressive family laws. The Law of Marriage Act, enacted in 1971,was the first piece of legislation in Commonwealth Africa to recognise a married woman's right to “acquire, hold and dispose of property”. The Act also dictates that when determining division of matrimonial property upon divorce, a court must consider each spouse’s contribution to the household. Unfortunately, courts have interpreted this provision to be limited to financial contribution, in spite of legal precedent recognising unpaid domestic labour and childcare as contributions to the household. This interpretation leaves women who are financially weaker than their spouses and burdened by unpaid labour vulnerable to financial destitution upon divorce” (79).more
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-LAW-1
“Tanzania has historically enjoyed progressive family laws. The Law of Marriage Act, enacted in 1971,was the first piece of legislation in Commonwealth Africa to recognise a married woman's right to “acquire, hold and dispose of property”. The Act also dictates that when determining division of matrimonial property upon divorce, a court must consider each spouse’s contribution to the household. Unfortunately, courts have interpreted this provision to be limited to financial contribution, in spite of legal precedent recognising unpaid domestic labour and childcare as contributions to the household. This interpretation leaves women who are financially weaker than their spouses and burdened by unpaid labour vulnerable to financial destitution upon divorce” (79).more
Aug. 20, 2026, 2:08 p.m.
Countries: Sudan
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1, ATDW-LAW-5
“However, many countries have discriminatory provisions related to divorce by requiring a case to fulfil certain conditions before a woman may request a divorce, which is not the case for men. Divorce laws in Sudan are discriminatory in that a woman cannot obtain a judgment of divorce in the same way as a man. Catholics in the country may divorce in instances of regular abuse and mistreatment, while Protestants and Coptic Christians may only divorce in cases of adultery. In Algeria, women can request a divorce only in cases of abandonment, failure to pay alimony or violation of the marriage contract. In the event a woman seeks a no-fault divorce...more
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1, ATDW-LAW-5
“However, many countries have discriminatory provisions related to divorce by requiring a case to fulfil certain conditions before a woman may request a divorce, which is not the case for men. Divorce laws in Sudan are discriminatory in that a woman cannot obtain a judgment of divorce in the same way as a man. Catholics in the country may divorce in instances of regular abuse and mistreatment, while Protestants and Coptic Christians may only divorce in cases of adultery. In Algeria, women can request a divorce only in cases of abandonment, failure to pay alimony or violation of the marriage contract. In the event a woman seeks a no-fault divorce...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 1:58 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“A peculiar case, in Kenya, the Marriage Act provides that a party to a civil marriage may not petition the court for the separation of the parties or for the dissolution of the marriage unless three years have elapsed since the celebration of the marriage. However, in 2022, the Kenyan Court of Appeal found that this provision was unconstitutional because of the ‘disproportionate effect’ it would have where a divorce in a civil law marriage may be necessary and justified before the three-year limitation. Despite this finding, the Court decided to suspend the effect of its declaration for three years so that Parliament could make the necessary amendments to the...more
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“A peculiar case, in Kenya, the Marriage Act provides that a party to a civil marriage may not petition the court for the separation of the parties or for the dissolution of the marriage unless three years have elapsed since the celebration of the marriage. However, in 2022, the Kenyan Court of Appeal found that this provision was unconstitutional because of the ‘disproportionate effect’ it would have where a divorce in a civil law marriage may be necessary and justified before the three-year limitation. Despite this finding, the Court decided to suspend the effect of its declaration for three years so that Parliament could make the necessary amendments to the...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 1:57 p.m.
Countries: Ethiopia
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“For instance, rather than dividing matrimonial property by contribution upon divorce – which tends to disenfranchise financially weaker women, the Revised Family Code provides that spouses retain their own personal property during marriage and are entitled to retake said personal property upon divorce. All income, property acquired during marriage, and property donated or bequeathed jointly (Article 62) becomes common property and is divided equally between spouses upon divorce (Article 90). This is a just and equitable approach and avoids the danger of courts failing to recognise women’s non-economic contributions to the household” (54).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“For instance, rather than dividing matrimonial property by contribution upon divorce – which tends to disenfranchise financially weaker women, the Revised Family Code provides that spouses retain their own personal property during marriage and are entitled to retake said personal property upon divorce. All income, property acquired during marriage, and property donated or bequeathed jointly (Article 62) becomes common property and is divided equally between spouses upon divorce (Article 90). This is a just and equitable approach and avoids the danger of courts failing to recognise women’s non-economic contributions to the household” (54).
Aug. 20, 2026, 1:56 p.m.
Countries: Egypt
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-LAW-1
“However, many countries have discriminatory provisions related to divorce by requiring a case to fulfil certain conditions before a woman may request a divorce, which is not the case for men. Divorce laws in Sudan are discriminatory in that a woman cannot obtain a judgment of divorce in the same way as a man. Catholics in the country may divorce in instances of regular abuse and mistreatment, while Protestants and Coptic Christians may only divorce in cases of adultery. In Algeria, women can request a divorce only in cases of abandonment, failure to pay alimony or violation of the marriage contract. In the event a woman seeks a no-fault divorce...more
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-1, ATDW-LAW-1
“However, many countries have discriminatory provisions related to divorce by requiring a case to fulfil certain conditions before a woman may request a divorce, which is not the case for men. Divorce laws in Sudan are discriminatory in that a woman cannot obtain a judgment of divorce in the same way as a man. Catholics in the country may divorce in instances of regular abuse and mistreatment, while Protestants and Coptic Christians may only divorce in cases of adultery. In Algeria, women can request a divorce only in cases of abandonment, failure to pay alimony or violation of the marriage contract. In the event a woman seeks a no-fault divorce...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 1:55 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"Some countries also have a prescribed time limit that a woman must respect before contracting another marriage. For instance, in countries such as Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a woman can only remarry 300 days after divorce or death of the husband. In the case of DRC, this delay expires in the event the woman gives birth during the 300 days or the woman can approach the court to lift this requirement. Senegal has a similar provision where a woman can only remarry 300 days after the dissolution of the first marriage, with the delay being 3 months when there is a divorce or annulment. Such provisions...more
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"Some countries also have a prescribed time limit that a woman must respect before contracting another marriage. For instance, in countries such as Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a woman can only remarry 300 days after divorce or death of the husband. In the case of DRC, this delay expires in the event the woman gives birth during the 300 days or the woman can approach the court to lift this requirement. Senegal has a similar provision where a woman can only remarry 300 days after the dissolution of the first marriage, with the delay being 3 months when there is a divorce or annulment. Such provisions...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 1:54 p.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“Some countries also have a prescribed time limit that a woman must respect before contracting another marriage. For instance, in countries such as Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a woman can only remarry 300 days after divorce or death of the husband. In the case of DRC, this delay expires in the event the woman gives birth during the 300 days or the woman can approach the court to lift this requirement. Senegal has a similar provision where a woman can only remarry 300 days after the dissolution of the first marriage, with the delay being 3 months when there is a divorce or annulment. Such provisions...more
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“Some countries also have a prescribed time limit that a woman must respect before contracting another marriage. For instance, in countries such as Côte d’Ivoire and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a woman can only remarry 300 days after divorce or death of the husband. In the case of DRC, this delay expires in the event the woman gives birth during the 300 days or the woman can approach the court to lift this requirement. Senegal has a similar provision where a woman can only remarry 300 days after the dissolution of the first marriage, with the delay being 3 months when there is a divorce or annulment. Such provisions...more
Aug. 20, 2026, 1:48 p.m.
Countries: Cameroon
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“Both spouses own the matrimonial property. In addition, in the case of Immaculate Vefonge vs Sammuel Lyonga Yukpe, the Court of Appeal of Buea ruled to sustain a Bakweri custom whereby a husband is forbidden to send away a nursing mother from the matrimonial home or initiate divorce proceedings against her” (42).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“Both spouses own the matrimonial property. In addition, in the case of Immaculate Vefonge vs Sammuel Lyonga Yukpe, the Court of Appeal of Buea ruled to sustain a Bakweri custom whereby a husband is forbidden to send away a nursing mother from the matrimonial home or initiate divorce proceedings against her” (42).
Aug. 20, 2026, 1:44 p.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“Matrimonial property: While Article 49 of the Family Code provides that property acquired during the marriage is split equally upon divorce, it also provides that when deciding on the family home, the court must take into account the following: (1) the ‘life conditions’ of the spouse; (2) the children; and (3) causes of divorce” (35).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
“Matrimonial property: While Article 49 of the Family Code provides that property acquired during the marriage is split equally upon divorce, it also provides that when deciding on the family home, the court must take into account the following: (1) the ‘life conditions’ of the spouse; (2) the children; and (3) causes of divorce” (35).
June 26, 2026, 10:33 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, ATDW-LAW-1
“To make matters worse, divorces are harder and harder to come by. According to China expert Charles Minzner, the CCP is ‘steadily turning against divorce.’ In China’s Doomed Fight Against Demographic Decline (2022), he points to statistics indicating that only 40 per cent of divorces are granted because for many judges, ‘it’s easier to strong-arm women to drop divorce cases, endure domestic violence, or even give up custody of their children’” (para 22).
Variables: ATDW-PRACTICE-2, ATDW-LAW-1
“To make matters worse, divorces are harder and harder to come by. According to China expert Charles Minzner, the CCP is ‘steadily turning against divorce.’ In China’s Doomed Fight Against Demographic Decline (2022), he points to statistics indicating that only 40 per cent of divorces are granted because for many judges, ‘it’s easier to strong-arm women to drop divorce cases, endure domestic violence, or even give up custody of their children’” (para 22).
Nov. 26, 2025, 8:16 p.m.
Countries: Saudi Arabia
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"An Alimony Fund has been established to provide maintenance for the mother and children [in Saudi Arabia] during litigation" (para 43).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"An Alimony Fund has been established to provide maintenance for the mother and children [in Saudi Arabia] during litigation" (para 43).
Aug. 20, 2025, 7:11 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: LO-LAW-1, ATDW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"It was not known how many women in the Central African Republic held property titles. However, women faced no discrimination in terms of access to land. Under the country’s inheritance law, no distinction was made between male and female heirs and, following dissolution of marriage, assets were divided equally between the two spouses" (Page 6).
Variables: LO-LAW-1, ATDW-LAW-1, IAD-LAW-1
"It was not known how many women in the Central African Republic held property titles. However, women faced no discrimination in terms of access to land. Under the country’s inheritance law, no distinction was made between male and female heirs and, following dissolution of marriage, assets were divided equally between the two spouses" (Page 6).
May 30, 2025, 10:12 a.m.
Countries: Iceland
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"Amendments to the Marriage Law (No. 31/1993), abolishing the exceptions to the minimum age of marriage of 18 years and allowing for simplified divorce without the need to apply for judicial separation proceedings for victims of domestic violence, in 2022" (1). This seems to indicate that there is a formal process needed to go through in order to obtain a divorce (MB2-CODER COMMENT). "However, it notes with concern the lack of information on measures taken to address economic disparities between spouses under the matrimonial property regime of the State party upon dissolution of marriage, to prevent the concealment of joint marital property to the detriment of female spouses and to...more
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"Amendments to the Marriage Law (No. 31/1993), abolishing the exceptions to the minimum age of marriage of 18 years and allowing for simplified divorce without the need to apply for judicial separation proceedings for victims of domestic violence, in 2022" (1). This seems to indicate that there is a formal process needed to go through in order to obtain a divorce (MB2-CODER COMMENT). "However, it notes with concern the lack of information on measures taken to address economic disparities between spouses under the matrimonial property regime of the State party upon dissolution of marriage, to prevent the concealment of joint marital property to the detriment of female spouses and to...more
April 15, 2025, 7:13 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"Our concerns… Divorce 'cooling off' period in the newly established Civil Code; Actually mandatory mediation for litigated divorce" (14).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"Our concerns… Divorce 'cooling off' period in the newly established Civil Code; Actually mandatory mediation for litigated divorce" (14).
April 10, 2025, 7:06 p.m.
Countries: Venezuela
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"[I]ntangible property, such as pension and insurance benefits, are not considered part of the joint marital property to be divided upon divorce in the State party" (15).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"[I]ntangible property, such as pension and insurance benefits, are not considered part of the joint marital property to be divided upon divorce in the State party" (15).
April 4, 2025, 9:14 a.m.
Countries: El Salvador
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1, ADCM-LAW-1, CUST-LAW-3
"Important examples include… Revision of various offences established under the Criminal Code with a view to ensuring that women are able to enjoy a violence- and discrimination-free life in the family environment and in financial matters, including the offences of: failure to fulfil the duty to provide financial support (art. 201); failure to pay supplementary allowances (art. 201-A); and failure to obey precautionary or protective measures (art. 338-A)" (2).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1, ADCM-LAW-1, CUST-LAW-3
"Important examples include… Revision of various offences established under the Criminal Code with a view to ensuring that women are able to enjoy a violence- and discrimination-free life in the family environment and in financial matters, including the offences of: failure to fulfil the duty to provide financial support (art. 201); failure to pay supplementary allowances (art. 201-A); and failure to obey precautionary or protective measures (art. 338-A)" (2).
March 28, 2025, 2:19 p.m.
Countries: Peru
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"It nevertheless notes with concern: (a) The absence of effective mechanisms to assess women’s contributions to joint property through unpaid domestic work in judicial decisions on the division of property upon dissolution of a union, pursuant to Act No. 30550" (17).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"It nevertheless notes with concern: (a) The absence of effective mechanisms to assess women’s contributions to joint property through unpaid domestic work in judicial decisions on the division of property upon dissolution of a union, pursuant to Act No. 30550" (17).
March 27, 2025, 10:21 a.m.
Countries: Denmark
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"Fathers must pay alimony for children abroad in contravention of 'Order public'" (12).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"Fathers must pay alimony for children abroad in contravention of 'Order public'" (12).
March 26, 2025, 10:03 a.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"Main novelties on the reform of the Family Code… Consideration of the wife's chores in the home as a contribution to the development of the assets acquired during the marriage" (para 17). "Shariah-compliant proposals with the approval of the High Council of Ulemas... Wife's contribution: recognition of the wife's work within the home as a contribution to the development of assets acquired during the marriage; Nafaqa (alimony): obligation to provide alimony as soon as the marriage certificate is established" (para 25-26). "Shariah-compliant proposals with the approval of the High Council of Ulemas... Custody of children: maintenance of the custody of the divorced mother, even in case of remarriage" (para 29).more
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"Main novelties on the reform of the Family Code… Consideration of the wife's chores in the home as a contribution to the development of the assets acquired during the marriage" (para 17). "Shariah-compliant proposals with the approval of the High Council of Ulemas... Wife's contribution: recognition of the wife's work within the home as a contribution to the development of assets acquired during the marriage; Nafaqa (alimony): obligation to provide alimony as soon as the marriage certificate is established" (para 25-26). "Shariah-compliant proposals with the approval of the High Council of Ulemas... Custody of children: maintenance of the custody of the divorced mother, even in case of remarriage" (para 29).more
March 19, 2025, 10:12 p.m.
Countries: Iraq
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1, ADCM-PRACTICE-1
"[S]ince child marriages almost always take place outside of the court system, children produced by the marriage cannot be registered or acquire identity documents. Without proof of the marriage, women are unable to obtain their rights through court proceedings such as alimony or widow’s benefits" (9).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1, ADCM-PRACTICE-1
"[S]ince child marriages almost always take place outside of the court system, children produced by the marriage cannot be registered or acquire identity documents. Without proof of the marriage, women are unable to obtain their rights through court proceedings such as alimony or widow’s benefits" (9).
March 13, 2025, 3:54 p.m.
Countries: Bahrain
Variables: IIP-LAW-1, ATDW-LAW-1, ADCM-LAW-1, ATFPA-PRACTICE-2
"With respect to the designation of specific locations as - as described in paragraph 1999 of the state party’s report - appropriate judicial environment for Bahraini families, SALAM DHR [Salam for Democracy and Human Rights] amd RRC [Rights Realization Centre] are concerned about the concept of women's dependency and obedience to men by imposing a 'house of obedience' (Beit Al-Ta’a) on women who refrain from staying in their husband's chosen home or leaving to work if the husband does not agree to their work. The authors are concerned that if the wife refrains from 'obeying' and recognizing the marital residence without legal justification, the husband may ask the judiciary to...more
Variables: IIP-LAW-1, ATDW-LAW-1, ADCM-LAW-1, ATFPA-PRACTICE-2
"With respect to the designation of specific locations as - as described in paragraph 1999 of the state party’s report - appropriate judicial environment for Bahraini families, SALAM DHR [Salam for Democracy and Human Rights] amd RRC [Rights Realization Centre] are concerned about the concept of women's dependency and obedience to men by imposing a 'house of obedience' (Beit Al-Ta’a) on women who refrain from staying in their husband's chosen home or leaving to work if the husband does not agree to their work. The authors are concerned that if the wife refrains from 'obeying' and recognizing the marital residence without legal justification, the husband may ask the judiciary to...more
March 7, 2025, 6:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"However, China states that the implementation of 'divorce cooling-off period' is part of the 'The Court’s Opinions on Further Deepening the Reform of Family Trial Methods and Working Mechanisms (for Trial Implementation)' to properly resolve marriage and family disputes and protect the legal rights of women and children to the greatest extent possible" (7).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"However, China states that the implementation of 'divorce cooling-off period' is part of the 'The Court’s Opinions on Further Deepening the Reform of Family Trial Methods and Working Mechanisms (for Trial Implementation)' to properly resolve marriage and family disputes and protect the legal rights of women and children to the greatest extent possible" (7).
Feb. 26, 2025, 8:53 p.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"'Our mothers did an amazing amount of work, fighting to legalise abortion and divorce [in 1978 and 1970 respectively], but then they became so bourgeois and settled down. For 20 years, in the 90s and early 00s, there was no feminism around me,' [Giulia Blasi, co-creator of Italy's #MeToo equivalent, #QuellaVoltaChe] said" (par. 12). Access to divorce was made legal in 1970 (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"'Our mothers did an amazing amount of work, fighting to legalise abortion and divorce [in 1978 and 1970 respectively], but then they became so bourgeois and settled down. For 20 years, in the 90s and early 00s, there was no feminism around me,' [Giulia Blasi, co-creator of Italy's #MeToo equivalent, #QuellaVoltaChe] said" (par. 12). Access to divorce was made legal in 1970 (IME - CODER COMMENT).
Feb. 6, 2025, 7:05 p.m.
Countries: Morocco
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"Personal status cases brought by divorced women are free of charge. Intake procedures have facilitated the access of women to the courts" (45). "It [The Family Code] ensures equal rights both during a marriage and upon its dissolution. It ensures the couple’s shared responsibility towards children (article 4). It guarantees divorced women the right to benefit from shared assets acquired during the marriage (article 49) and the right to divide property after the end of a marriage" (45). "The ruling issued by the Rabat Court of First Instance in October 2010 (No. 94 - File 2010/1/10), which recognized the wife’s right to 50 per cent of the defendant’s share after...more
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"Personal status cases brought by divorced women are free of charge. Intake procedures have facilitated the access of women to the courts" (45). "It [The Family Code] ensures equal rights both during a marriage and upon its dissolution. It ensures the couple’s shared responsibility towards children (article 4). It guarantees divorced women the right to benefit from shared assets acquired during the marriage (article 49) and the right to divide property after the end of a marriage" (45). "The ruling issued by the Rabat Court of First Instance in October 2010 (No. 94 - File 2010/1/10), which recognized the wife’s right to 50 per cent of the defendant’s share after...more
Feb. 3, 2025, 12:47 p.m.
Countries: Kenya
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"In 2014, Lucy Kabuu, another runner from Iten, was sued by her ex-husband for control of half of her properties" (Para 40). Husbands frequently assert their right to claim half of a woman’s income when she earns more than they do. (UST - CODERS COMMENT).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"In 2014, Lucy Kabuu, another runner from Iten, was sued by her ex-husband for control of half of her properties" (Para 40). Husbands frequently assert their right to claim half of a woman’s income when she earns more than they do. (UST - CODERS COMMENT).
Jan. 29, 2025, 7:35 p.m.
Countries: Costa Rica
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"The Committee notes the adoption of the amendment to the Family Code on shared family responsibilities, the recognition of domestic and unpaid care work in divorce proceedings and the new paternity leave provisions" (13).
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"The Committee notes the adoption of the amendment to the Family Code on shared family responsibilities, the recognition of domestic and unpaid care work in divorce proceedings and the new paternity leave provisions" (13).
Jan. 28, 2025, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Costa Rica
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"As regards the recommendation concerning the recognition of unremunerated domestic work for purposes of distributing joint marital property and on compensation for an economically disadvantaged spouse for use in divorce proceedings (contained in paragraph 43, subparagraph (c)), the adoption of the amendment to article 35 of the Family Code (Act No. 9765 of 29 October 2019) on shared family responsibilities, which establishes that both spouses (it also applies to de facto unions) are obliged to meet family needs and expenses in proportion to their skills, opportunities and economic income, and to share unpaid domestic and care work, and parental responsibility for children and dependent family members, is considered a step...more
Variables: ATDW-LAW-1
"As regards the recommendation concerning the recognition of unremunerated domestic work for purposes of distributing joint marital property and on compensation for an economically disadvantaged spouse for use in divorce proceedings (contained in paragraph 43, subparagraph (c)), the adoption of the amendment to article 35 of the Family Code (Act No. 9765 of 29 October 2019) on shared family responsibilities, which establishes that both spouses (it also applies to de facto unions) are obliged to meet family needs and expenses in proportion to their skills, opportunities and economic income, and to share unpaid domestic and care work, and parental responsibility for children and dependent family members, is considered a step...more