Federal Justice Minister Hubig is planning a law to make it easier to separate tormentors in cases of domestic violence

Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) wants to ensure that victims of domestic violence will be able to separate more easily from their tormentors in the future. “Anyone who has experienced domestic violence should be able to get out of a joint tenancy agreement with the perpetrator more easily,” says a draft law that is available to the newspapers of the Essen Funke media group. This should make the path to a self-determined and secure life easier.

According to the draft, victims of domestic violence should have clear legal rights. For example, you should be able to demand that the perpetrator generally pay for costs from the tenancy that arise after you move out.

Better protection for children planned

According to the report, the bill also provides stronger protection for children and relatives of victims of domestic violence. According to Hubig, family courts should in future be able to order protective measures for people who are dependent on the person who has experienced violence, even without a separate application.