Divorced couples advised to forget equal wealth division

High Court says marriage is not a business venture for those who want quick and easy riches. [Photo: Courtesy]

The High Court has ruled that a spouse who contributes nothing in their marriage should not benefit from a share of the wealth built by the partner upon divorce.

In rejecting the automatic 50:50 division, High Court John Mativo dismissed a case filed by the Federation of Women Lawyers (Fida) that sought for equal division of matrimonial property on the basis that marriage is made of equal partners.