Exam 13: Alternative Dispute Resolution

A/An _____ is not a binding document but gives the attorneys a basis for a separation and property settlement agreement.

Only when neither spouse is guilty of breaking the marriage vows can a couple mediate their settlement.

Mediation should only be used when parties cannot sit in the same room with one another or discuss settling.

When a court presumes the parent who largely cared for the child is the parent who should have custody of that child, the court embraces the

Only married couples lawfully may adopt a child in most states.

To get a decision that is final and usually not appealable, disputing parties can choose _____.

Sonja and Paul dated each other for about two years before they became engaged. During that time, Paul gave Sonja numerous pieces of valuable jewelry. When they became engaged, Paul gave Sonja his grandmother's diamond ring. One month later, Paul's parents deeded to Sonja and Paul a house to occupy following their marriage. The couple argued and broke their engagement. Paul and Paul's parents initiated legal proceedings for the return of all gifts to Sonja by any or all of them. Under the law of most states, what is the most likely result?

When one seeks annulment of marriage, the grounds for annulment are determined according to the laws of the state

When a couple is on speaking terms and feels they can peacefully negotiate most of their personal issues, they can choose to participate in _____ to settle their divorce.

To assist in enforcing support orders, federal laws provide for automatically withholding support payments from an obligor's wages.

Arbitration is always used to decide the issues that parties cannot agree on.

Binding arbitration usually makes a decision final.

Under UCCJA provisions, the state where a child has lived for at least six months, or since birth if the child is less than six months old, is the child's

The distribution of assets accumulated by spouses during their marriage is known as

A memorandum of understanding is

A memorandum of understanding, also known as a mediated settlement agreement, is prepared by an arbitrator.

Following mediation, the spouses should each seek to hire attorneys for further representation through the actual legal process of divorce. The attorneys they hire are usually called

Suggested guidelines for mediation are provided by the

Arbitrators

An IV-D agency is authorized to mediate matters related to divorce and custody, including property division and child support.