Divorce: Financial Provision

Debate between Lord Bellamy and Baroness Janke

Wednesday 8th March 2023 Lords Chamber

[Lord Bellamy (Con)]

The Government have commissioned a review of civil legal aid, which includes legal aid in the family courts. The point the noble Lord raises will be included in that review.

[Baroness Janke (LD)]

My Lords, it is well known that women suffer tremendously in divorce settlements regarding pensions and that tactics are employed to make them really lose out on the pension they would potentially be entitled to from their marriage. Will the noble and learned Lord assure us that he will examine this aspect of divorce when he looks into updating the law?

[Lord Bellamy (Con)]

My Lords, I am sure the Law Commission will look very carefully into the points the noble Baroness raises.