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UK domestic abuse victim pays over £105,000 to settle divorce

BBC News reports that a woman paid over £105,000 in costs and settlements despite her ex-husband's abuse conviction.

Updated Sep 9, 2026 · 08:48 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Annabelle Boucher stated that divorcing her ex-husband David Rogers cost her more than £105,000, including legal fees and a £75,000 settlement payment.[BBC News]
  • Rogers later pleaded guilty to coercive and controlling behaviour at Taunton Crown Court and received a suspended sentence.[BBC News]
  • The Ministry of Justice announced a consultation aimed at reforming family court rules for domestic abuse victims.[BBC News]

Key facts

  • Annabelle Boucher stated that divorcing her ex-husband David Rogers cost her more than £105,000 in total.[BBC News]
  • Boucher paid £75,000 to Rogers in a financial split and incurred over £30,000 in personal legal fees.[BBC News]
  • David Rogers pleaded guilty to coercive and controlling behaviour in April 2026 and received a 20-month suspended sentence.[BBC News]
  • The Ministry of Justice launched a consultation to reform family court legislation concerning victims of domestic abuse.[BBC News]

Sources

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