AUSTRALIAN VALUES This is an Australian values question — In the real test, every values question must be correct.
A wife wants a divorce, but her husband wishes the marriage to continue. What does Australian law allow?
- Divorce is only granted when both spouses want it to happen
- She must wait until her husband agrees to end the marriage
- She may apply to the courts for a divorce even though he objects ✓
- She may divorce only if her husband also signs the application
Why this is the answer
Either spouse may ask the courts for a divorce. The other spouse cannot block it by refusing.
This question is from: Equality of all people under the law
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