Exam 53: Family Law

Which of the following is a requirement for an ordinary marriage in all states?

Sally, who has been married to Colton for five years, is seeking a divorce. Colton has a drinking problem and he has been physically abusing Sally for the past two years. They have one child together who is recovering from an accident which was caused by Colton's tendency to drive while intoxicated. Colton was also negligent of the family in other areas and he often left Sally with no money to buy food, pay bills, or to take their child to a doctor. Upon receiving Sally's petition for divorce, Colton threatened Sally with dire consequences. At the court hearing, Sally and Colton decided to represent themselves as they could not afford to hire a lawyer. -What kind of financial recourse can Sally, who is now self-sufficient, claim from Colton?

________ is a type of marriage some states recognize, in which a marriage license has not been issued but certain requirements are met.

An order of the court which declares that a marriage did not exist is known as a(n)________.

Under the objective rule, the person who was given the engagement ring must return the ring, regardless of which party broke off the engagement.

________ is a law in which the court orders a fair sharing of marital property to the divorcing spouses allowing that the fair share need not be an equal share.

How is child custody after a divorce dealt in the United States?

The Family Support Act allows for automatic wage withholding from a noncustodial parent's income to pay for child support.

Which of the following statements is true with regard to a breach of a promise to marry in the United States?

Some states that do not permit gay partners to marry provide that they can enter into "civil unions."

Sally, who has been married to Colton for five years, is seeking a divorce. Colton has a drinking problem and he has been physically abusing Sally for the past two years. They have one child together who is recovering from an accident which was caused by Colton's tendency to drive while intoxicated. Colton was also negligent of the family in other areas and he often left Sally with no money to buy food, pay bills, or to take their child to a doctor. Upon receiving Sally's petition for divorce, Colton threatened Sally with dire consequences. At the court hearing, Sally and Colton decided to represent themselves as they could not afford to hire a lawyer. -In this situation, what kind of custody, if any, would Colton have on the child?

________ occurs when a parent fails to provide a child with the necessities of life or other basic needs.

The law considers children born of a marriage that is annulled to be legitimate.

In which of the following cases is separate property considered marital property?

Separate property can be converted to marital property after marriage by placing the other spouse's name on title to the property.

The main objective of rehabilitation alimony is to provide ________.

Na Li is a South-Asian immigrant in New Jersey who was divorced by her husband after 34 years of marriage.Na Li can proficiently converse in her native language only.She lacks any employable skills and has been restricted to her home throughout her marriage and childbearing years.She has two children who are employed in different cities.Na Li also suffers from a mild but prolonged depressive disorder called dysphoria.Na Li is most likely to qualify for ________ considering her situation.

When is a restraining order issued during a divorce?

What are the parent's rights and duties towards their children? What is child neglect?

A custody arrangement whereby the child of divorcing parents spends a certain amount of time being raised by each parent is known as ________.