Many full-time housewives or women who stay at home to take care of children or elderly parents often encounter this injustice: their husbands have an income but do not provide household expenses. Without an economic source, they even lack basic living expenses and can only endure in silence. Today, let's talk in the most down-to-earth way: eligible wives can definitely file a lawsuit, and the law clearly supports this.

  According to Article 1059 of the Civil Code: Couples have the legal obligation to support each other. As long as the marriage relationship is still in existence, if one party has the ability to support, and the other party has no income or insufficient income to maintain a basic standard of living due to reasons such as child-rearing, caring for the elderly, illness, unemployment, etc., it falls under the category of “needing support.” The party with the ability to support must fulfill the obligation to support, and cannot refuse on the grounds of disharmony in feelings, pressure, etc. In judicial practice, many full-time mothers have filed lawsuits to claim alimony, and the courts have all supported them in accordance with the law, clearly recognizing the value of domestic labor.

  Filing a lawsuit is not complicated. It is recommended to first communicate amicably with the other party, or apply to the community residents' committee or women's federation for mediation; if negotiation and mediation fail, you can file a “alimony dispute” lawsuit with the court. The materials prepared include: marriage certificate, proof of the other party's income / property, proof of the applicant's lack of income or financial difficulties, and records of daily household expenses. The court will consider local basic living standards, the economic conditions of both parties, actual support needs, and other factors to decide on a reasonable amount, usually paid monthly, until the termination of the marriage relationship or improvement of the applicant's economic situation.

  If the judgment takes effect and the husband still refuses to comply, the wife can directly apply for compulsory enforcement by the court. The court can legally take measures such as wage deduction, freezing bank accounts, listing as a credit default, and restricting high consumption, without worrying about the other party shirking their responsibilities.

Remind all sisters: supporting the family is the joint responsibility of both husband and wife. Not providing household expenses when able is not only a domestic conflict but also a violation of legal obligations. When faced with this situation, don't endure in silence. Boldly use the legal weapon to safeguard your legitimate rights and interests and live a peaceful life of your own.