Exam 1: Introduction to Family Law and Practice

Family law has not changed much because society's definition of a family has not changed.

When researching a family law case, secondary authority can give you leads to primary authority and background information about the family law you are researching.

Define common law.

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The standard used to determine if a restriction on a fundamental right complies with due process (and is therefore constitutional) is called scrutiny.

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Procedural due process is the constitutional requirement that the government avoid arbitrary and capricious actions that deprive someone of life, liberty, or property.

All restrictions on sexuality have not been eliminated, but they have been substantially increased when adults are involved.

An is a written statement containing facts, claims, or other legal positions given under oath or affirmation.

Constitutionalization refers to changes in family law due to interpretations of the U.S. Constitution by federal courts.

If a court is faced with a legal dispute for which there is no governing statute to resolve the dispute:

An important development in family law has been a substantial increase in the capacity of parties to enter enforceable contracts that help define their rights and obligations.

Federal courts can hear divorce cases.

What do we mean when we say that marriage is a status?

Constitutionalization occurs because of changes in state law that result from interpretation of the by the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal courts.

What is family law?

The right to marry is a fundamental right; restrictions on this right are measured by strict scrutiny.

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The constitutional requirement that the government avoid arbitrary and capricious actions that deprive someone of life is called .