Division of Matrimonial Property, Second Working Paper: Possible Solutions to Problems Within the Present Law Sep 1974

This Working Paper outlines a variety of approaches to remedying the unfairness in matrimonial property law.  The present law of matrimonial property is unfair as it does not allow recognition of the wife’s role. In response to this out-dated and complex law, the Commission outlines a variety of approaches that have been recommended or implemented in other jurisdictions. Approaches can be classified as discretionary, fixed, composite or patch-up.