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France to abolish marital duty

National Assembly deputies approved a new bill

Deputies of the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, approved a bill to abolish the marital debt. According to the official parliamentary website, the new law eliminates the legal debt between spouses that arises during marriage. The adoption of the law marks a step toward a more flexible family law system in the country.

Context

Marital debt was previously a legal norm allowing one spouse to claim payment in the event of divorce.

Summary:

French bill will abolish marital duty, says N.S. parliament.