Youth Name Change Laws w/ Willow Heron: December 1st, 2022

A petition has recently been launched calling for the reforming of New Zealand's name change laws. 

Under the current system, those between the ages of 16 to 18 are still legally required to receive signed approval from both of their parents outside of certain circumstances. 

This can be especially an issue for trans tamariki who have rough relationships with parents, forcing deadnames in legal documents and objects. 

Liam had a chat with Willow Heron, who launched the petition, about the current state of our laws and what she thinks needs to change.