Breadwinner v homemaker contributions

In relationships where one person is the main breadwinner and the other is looking after the household and children, there is no automatic presumption that these two roles are legally equal. However, in most cases, both roles are essential for the relationship to work and both people are doing the best they can in their particular role. So in the majority of cases, Courts conclude that the two roles are of equal importance and weight in assessing a property settlement after separation.