Petition to Amend the Dissolution of
Marriages Act, 10 of 2024
Stand with us in calling for responsible legal reform that protects families and strengthens society in Namibia.
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Why This Petition Matters
As we mark the International Day of Families on 15 May, we are reminded that strong families are the foundation of our nation. The rising divorce rates threaten this foundation, and the Dissolution of Marriages Act, 10 of 2024 risks making it worse.
This petition is not merely about law reform—it is about protecting the stability, accountability, and value of marriage.
On 15 May 2026, we will present this petition to Parliament as a unified voice of the people. By signing, you affirm that families matter, that marriage should be preserved with responsibility, and that the law must reflect the values and long-term wellbeing of our society.
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Full Petition
This petition calls on Parliament to amend the Dissolution of Marriages Act, 10 of 2024 before its commencement.
We call on Parliament to:
- Retain and strengthen fault-based grounds for divorce.
- Introduce a hybrid system of fault-based and irretrievable grounds.
- Extend mandatory reconciliation processes from maximum 3 months to 12 months.
- Incorporate family stability measures to protect marriages.
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