In its August report, the Committee concluded that family law reform in England and Wales was needed to better protect cohabiting spouses and their children from financial hardship in case of separation.
Caroline Nokes MP, Chair of Women and Equalities Committee, criticized the government’s “flawed logic”. “ The law governing weddings and financial provisions for divorce are completely separate areas of familylaw,” Caroline Nokes, Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee, said in a statement.
“Also, it could take years to make changes to the law regarding divorce and weddings.” This action effectively puts the issue on hold and leaves a growing number cohabitants financially vulnerable em>