Petition · Ministry of Justice

Introduce maintenance payments from third parties that contribute to divorce.

Closed 109 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to introduce maintenance payments from third parties found liable for the breakdown of a couple's marriage and subsequent divorce to the blameless partner(s).
We feel that a third party can influence the couple's circumstances which can contribute to them fighting and divorce. We think that the way assets are split in a divorce is unfair if a third party has contributed to the circumstances. We feel that marriage breakdown is emotionally difficult for the couple, their parents, children, the couple's relatives, and therefore third parties should be held responsible.

Timeline

21 Feb 2025 Petition opened for signatures
21 Aug 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 109
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 21 Feb 2025
Closed 21 Aug 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 12 Aug 2026.