Petition · Ministry of Justice
Ban divorce settlements granting rights to financial assets to domestic abusers
Closed
69 signatures
What the petition asks
I ask that the law be changed to ensure that abusive ex-spouses are banned from receiving any rights to financial assets in financial settlements in divorce, especially when there is clear evidence of repeated abuse.
We want to ensure abusers cannot claim financial rights to assets, savings, or pensions in divorce after abuse has been reported and proven.
By removing the financial obligation that can sometimes be placed on survivors, we think the law would better reflect the true impact of domestic violence on victims’ lives and well-being.
By removing the financial obligation that can sometimes be placed on survivors, we think the law would better reflect the true impact of domestic violence on victims’ lives and well-being.
Timeline
| 17 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
69
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
17 Apr 2025
Closed
17 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.