Exam 1: Introduction to Family Law and Practice

Because of the unity of person at common law, the legal identity of a wife was into the legal identity of the husband.

Why has there been a change in some of the major family law terminology?

What tests does a court use to determine if a restriction of a fundamental right and a nonfundamental right violate substantive due process?

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below -divided loyalties

Name six areas of family law where federal law has had a large impact.

Federalization consists of changes in law that result from laws written by the federal legislature (Congress) and from interpretations of the U.S. Constitution by federal courts.

The four categories of discrimination are discrimination involving a fundamental right, discrimination involving a suspect class, discrimination involving a quasi-suspect class, and discrimination that is arbitrary or capricious.

Which provision of the U.S. Constitution is largely responsible for the predominant role of state law in most areas of family law?

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below -strategies for conducting a trial

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below -judge-made law

Briefly mention five developments that have played and will continue to play a major role in family law in the twenty-first century.

What is the equal protection of the law requirement of the U.S. Constitution?

What kinds of family law are often found in the statutory codes of your state?

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below -narrowly tailored to serve a compelling state interest

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below -prior decision used as a standard

Family law cases can sometimes raise issues of criminal law, corporate law, bankruptcy law, and tax law.

What is substantive due process?

Match each numbered entry with the most relevant lettered entry below -determine constitutionality