# Equality Act 2010, Section 198: Abolition of husband's duty to maintain wife

Extent: E+W
Status: prospective

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

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/section/198 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/equality-act-2010/section-198
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