Case Xiaowang and Xiaoxu are husband and wife. After marriage, in order to take care of the family and children, his wife Xiaoxu resigned at home and had no source of income. Later, the couple broke up and divorced. Xiao Xu asked for compensation for housework. Xiao Wang refused: "The money is hard earned by me. I have already shared half of it with you, so you can do some housework every day. Do you want to compensate? No!" Is Xiaoxu's request legal? It is legal to speak in terms of cases. Article 1088 of the Civil Code stipulates that if one of the husband and wife bears more obligations due to raising children, caring for the elderly, assisting the other party in work, etc., they have the right to request compensation from the other party at the time of divorce, and the other party shall make compensation. The specific measures shall be agreed by both parties; If the agreement fails, the people's court shall make a judgment. (Outlook New Times)