Valuation of unpaid domestic work in divorce and alimony cases

Author(s)	Preety Yadav, Karishma Yadav
Country	India
Abstract	Unpaid domestic work plays a vital role in maintaining households and supporting families, yet it often goes unrecognized in law, especially during divorce and alimony cases. Homemakers, mostly women, contribute years of labour through cooking, cleaning, child care, and managing the home, but their work is not given monetary value when courts divide property or decide maintenance. This creates inequality, as the earning spouse benefits from the homemaker’s constant support while the homemaker is left financially vulnerable after separation. Some countries have already started recognizing household work in family law, and Indian courts have also highlighted its importance in recent judgments. However, there is still no clear legal method for valuing this contribution. Giving recognition to unpaid domestic work would not only ensure fairness and financial security for homemakers but also promote gender equality and dignity in marriage laws. Keywords: Unpaid, domestic work, households
Keywords	Unpaid , domestic work , households
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-03-11
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.70938

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