The Family Proceedings (Dissolution of Marriage or Civil Union for Family Violence) Amendment Bill passing its third reading w/ the University of Auckland’s Professor Mark Henaghan: 17th October, 2024

Yesterday, the Family Proceedings (Dissolution of Marriage or Civil Union for Family Violence) Amendment Bill, colloquially known as Ashley’s law, passed its third reading. 

The Bill would allow family violence survivors with a protection order to dissolve their marriages immediately without going through a court process, reforming the Family Proceedings Act which has been in place since 1981. 

Sofia spoke to Professor of Law at the University of Auckland, Mark Henaghan, about the Bill and what changes it would bring. 

She started the interview asking him what the current law is for divorce.