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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Charlotte Graham-McLay

New Zealand exempts abuse victims from a forced two-year wait before they can seek divorce

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Victims of domestic violence in New Zealand will be allowed to cut ties to abusive spouses more quickly after lawmakers unanimously voted Wednesday to exempt them from a mandatory two-year separation period before divorce can be sought.

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