Question 1

The modern rule with regard to broken engagements is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the objective rule 
B)  the no-fault rule 
C)  the honeymoon rule 
D)  the engagement rule 
E)  None of these are correct. 
A)  the objective rule 
B)  the no-fault rule 
C)  the honeymoon rule 
D)  the engagement rule 
E)  None of these are correct. A

Question 2

At common law,the courts recognized an action for breach of a promise to marry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Financial support during a marriage includes providing for things such as food,shelter,clothing,and medical care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Parents are obligated to provide which of the following for their underage children?

Accepted Answer

A)  medical care 
B)  food 
C)  shelter 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  medical care 
B)  food 
C)  shelter 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 5

Carl and Julia were wed for 38 years when he decided that he wanted to find a younger woman with which to share his life.Julia was a housewife through their married life and tended exclusively to Carl's every need.She had very little opportunity to obtain job skills and enter into the workplace as the couple lived in the town of Joy,which had a population of 23.Based on the facts,what type of alimony would Julia be entitled to?

Accepted Answer

A)  temporary alimony 
B)  rehabilitation alimony 
C)  intermediate alimony 
D)  permanent alimony 
A)  temporary alimony 
B)  rehabilitation alimony 
C)  intermediate alimony 
D)  permanent alimony

Question 6

The Family Support Act was enacted to prevent noncustodial parents from failing to pay required support payments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Barbara and Joe want to get married in the Catholic church,but Joe has been divorced.The church is refusing to allow the couple to exchange their vows in the church.Which of the following should the couple consider so that they can be married at the church?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should go to another Catholic church and not mention Joe's divorce. 
B)  They should get the marriage legally annulled. 
C)  They should ask the church for forgiveness. 
D)  They should get the marriage legally annulled as well as annulled by the church if required. 
A)  They should go to another Catholic church and not mention Joe's divorce. 
B)  They should get the marriage legally annulled. 
C)  They should ask the church for forgiveness. 
D)  They should get the marriage legally annulled as well as annulled by the church if required.

Question 8

Children born of an annulled marriage are considered to be illegitimate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Tony and Roseanne,a married couple,both had full-time jobs working for a construction firm.Tony had a gambling problem and needed more money to satisfy his habit.As such,he moonlighted by getting a job at a local bar as a bartender.Because he got paid cash for his second job,Roseanne never knew about it.The couple decided to go their separate ways.When it came time to divide the couple's assets,one of Roseanne's friends informed her of Tony' second job.Roseanne now wants part of the savings that Tony put away from his second job.Will she be able to get half of Tony's savings?

Accepted Answer

A)  No,because Tony got paid cash from his second job. 
B)  No,because Tony's second job money was his separate property. 
C)  Yes,because the money he earned from his second job was acquired during the couple's marriage. 
D)  None of these are correct. 
A)  No,because Tony got paid cash from his second job. 
B)  No,because Tony's second job money was his separate property. 
C)  Yes,because the money he earned from his second job was acquired during the couple's marriage. 
D)  None of these are correct.

Question 10

What is considered when a court awards child support?

Accepted Answer

A)  the net income of the parents 
B)  the net income of the children 
C)  any special medical or other needs of the children 
D)  A,B,and C 
E)  A and C only 
A)  the net income of the parents 
B)  the net income of the children 
C)  any special medical or other needs of the children 
D)  A,B,and C 
E)  A and C only

Question 11

Discuss the ethical issues involved if a woman keeps an engagement ring once a couple has called their engagement off.

Accepted Answer

The ethical behavior of a woman who keep

Question 12

Which of the following is not true regarding the division of debts?

Accepted Answer

A)  The type of debt is looked at when determining how the debt is to be divided. 
B)  The court cannot distribute the debts equally between the spouses. 
C)  Spouses are jointly liable for taxes incurred during their marriage. 
D)  Most states hold that a spouse is liable for his or her own premarital debts. 
A)  The type of debt is looked at when determining how the debt is to be divided. 
B)  The court cannot distribute the debts equally between the spouses. 
C)  Spouses are jointly liable for taxes incurred during their marriage. 
D)  Most states hold that a spouse is liable for his or her own premarital debts.

Question 13

An adoption by agency occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a private arrangement between the biological and adoptive agency 
B)  a lawyer handling the adoption is involved 
C)  the adoptive parents have DNA tests conducted on themselves 
D)  a person adopts a child from a social service organization of the state 
A)  there is a private arrangement between the biological and adoptive agency 
B)  a lawyer handling the adoption is involved 
C)  the adoptive parents have DNA tests conducted on themselves 
D)  a person adopts a child from a social service organization of the state

Question 14

An antenuptial agreement refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  signed agreements before marriage that specify how property will be distributed upon termination of the marriage 
B)  an agreement regarding rare property 
C)  an agreement between the parties during the marriage specifying how property will be distributed upon the death or termination of the marriage 
D)  an agreement between a married couple and the court confirming property distribution 
E)  None of these are correct. 
A)  signed agreements before marriage that specify how property will be distributed upon termination of the marriage 
B)  an agreement regarding rare property 
C)  an agreement between the parties during the marriage specifying how property will be distributed upon the death or termination of the marriage 
D)  an agreement between a married couple and the court confirming property distribution 
E)  None of these are correct.

Question 15

Andrew and Jessica were married for 7 years when Jessica decided that Andrew was not the man she thought she had married.The couple had a 5 year-old boy,Sam who,has muscular dystrophy and has at times had to be home schooled.Jessica is a writer and does the majority of her work at home.Andrew and Sam are a very close father and son team,however Andrew,an engineer,is often taken out of town for company business.Each parent wants custody of Sam.What are the factors a judge might look at when deciding the couple's custody dispute?

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability of each parent to provide for a stable environment for Sam. 
B)  The ability of each parent to provide for the special needs of Sam. 
C)  The desire of both Andrew and Jessica to provide for the needs of Sam. 
D)  The ability of both Andrew and Jessica to provide for Sam's educational needs. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  The ability of each parent to provide for a stable environment for Sam. 
B)  The ability of each parent to provide for the special needs of Sam. 
C)  The desire of both Andrew and Jessica to provide for the needs of Sam. 
D)  The ability of both Andrew and Jessica to provide for Sam's educational needs. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 16

What percentage of divorce cases are settled between the parties prior to trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 percent 
B)  35 percent 
C)  90 percent 
D)  100 percent 
A)  10 percent 
B)  35 percent 
C)  90 percent 
D)  100 percent

Question 17

Under common law,if an engagement was broken,the bride had to return the ring to avoid litigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When a valid common law marriage exists,a court decree of divorce must be obtained to end the common law marriage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Emancipated minors may get married despite their age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

All states require a marriage license as well as a marriage ceremony in order to be married.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 53: Family Law

The modern rule with regard to broken engagements is:

At common law,the courts recognized an action for breach of a promise to marry.

Financial support during a marriage includes providing for things such as food,shelter,clothing,and medical care.

Parents are obligated to provide which of the following for their underage children?

The Family Support Act was enacted to prevent noncustodial parents from failing to pay required support payments.

Barbara and Joe want to get married in the Catholic church,but Joe has been divorced.The church is refusing to allow the couple to exchange their vows in the church.Which of the following should the couple consider so that they can be married at the church?

Children born of an annulled marriage are considered to be illegitimate.

What is considered when a court awards child support?

Discuss the ethical issues involved if a woman keeps an engagement ring once a couple has called their engagement off.

Which of the following is not true regarding the division of debts?

An adoption by agency occurs when:

An antenuptial agreement refers to:

What percentage of divorce cases are settled between the parties prior to trial?

Under common law,if an engagement was broken,the bride had to return the ring to avoid litigation.

When a valid common law marriage exists,a court decree of divorce must be obtained to end the common law marriage.

Emancipated minors may get married despite their age.

All states require a marriage license as well as a marriage ceremony in order to be married.

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