Exam 13: Alternative Dispute Resolution

A mediated settlement agreement or memorandum of understanding is prepared after mediation is completed to summarize the settled issues.

Spouses who do not want to go to the expense of hiring two attorneys for negotiating their divorce can opt to participate in _____.

_____ is final and unappealable.

The negatives of _____ include the fact that arbitrators do not have to give formal reasons for their decisions, arbitrators have to be paid, the decisions are typically binding, and no formal record is kept.

If a dispute erupts after a separation agreement has been agreed to, the parties can attend

_____ is a type of alternative dispute resolution hybrid that combines the mediation-based principle of nonlitigated settlement with strong attorney participation.

Arbitrators are limited to strict rules of evidence.

Mediation is the route everyone should take.

Most courts are willing to enforce antenuptial agreements that provide for division of property upon divorce if full disclosure is made and if the agreement is in writing and is not unconscionable.

When selecting adoptive parents for a particular child, an agency lawfully may consider race as a factor.

Dick and Jane were married in State A, which is not a community property state. When they move to State B, which is a community property state, and seek a divorce, the laws of State B will apply

All states have established a minimum age at which parties can marry; however, this restriction may be waived if the