# The Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 2005, Article 17: Abolition of common law duty to maintain


Any rule of common law that a husband must maintain his wife is abolished.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2005/0110490940/article/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-law-reform-miscellaneous-provisions-northern-ireland-order-2005/article-17
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