Question 1

What is an annulment? Name two grounds.Why would someone prefer an annulment over a divorce?

Accepted Answer

Annulment is a declaration by a court that a purported marriage does not exist and never existed,because of a serious defect present at the time of the marriage ceremony.
Defects that could exist at the inception of an apparent marriage are incest;bigamy;mental incapacity;physical incapacity to consummate the marriage;insanity;and invalid consent to marry resulting from fraud,dare,or intoxication.Someone who was defrauded might expect to have that acknowledged,but note that the text did not discuss the possibility.

Question 2

A marital contract made before marriage is called a(n)contract.

Accepted Answer

premarital OR prenuptial

Question 3

Pick the correct answer below and explain why it is correct.Explain why the alternative answers
are incorrect.
Many states prohibit intermarriage of persons who are "lunatics" or who are "insane."
a.This policy is sound,because it protects against the birth of genetically inferior children.
b.This policy is sound,because "lunatics" or "insane" persons are,by definition,not able to comprehend the significance of intermarriage.
c.This policy is unsound,because it discriminates against "lunatics" and "insane" persons.
d.This policy is unsound,because there is no clear or realistic standard by which to determine if one is a "lunatic" or "insane."

Accepted Answer

a.Not correct,because: there is no acceptable basis to connect "lunacy" or "insanity" to genetics;there is no acceptable policy reason to deny birth rights to these ill-defined classes of persons;the policy would not necessarily prevent the birth of genetically inferior children,because such persons,whoever they are,could have children out of wedlock;and the policy would require some exhaustive and constitutionally sound basis to ascertain who is suffering from lunacy or insanity before issuance of the marriage certificate,including determination of who could file an objection,whether or not trial by jury would be appropriate,and so on.
b.Not correct,because society cannot easily,if at all,know who is within the denied class of persons.
c.Not correct,because lunatics and insane persons are not within any "protected" class,such as one defined on ethnic,religious,gender,or age bases.Presumably they could be discriminated against by government if there was some substantive need and an underlying rational basis for such discrimination.
d.Correct.

Question 4

The creation of marriage is governed by

Accepted Answer

A) federal statutory law. 
B) state statutory law. 
C) common law. 
D) family court rules. 
A) federal statutory law. 
B) state statutory law. 
C) common law. 
D) family court rules.

Question 5

Describe one pro and one con of prohibiting - or regulating - the buying and selling of human sperm and eggs on the market.

Accepted Answer

This question invites students to consid

Question 6

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Children can sue their parent(s)for causes of action based on negligence. 
B) Children can sue their parent(s)for injuries caused by intentional torts. 
C) Children can sue their parent(s)for refusal to provide them with adequate funds for their college education. 
D) Children can sue their parent(s)for breach of contract. 
A) Children can sue their parent(s)for causes of action based on negligence. 
B) Children can sue their parent(s)for injuries caused by intentional torts. 
C) Children can sue their parent(s)for refusal to provide them with adequate funds for their college education. 
D) Children can sue their parent(s)for breach of contract.

Question 7

Parents have the right to custody of their children and are free to raise them as they see fit,and the state cannot interfere except under "clear and convincing" proof of severe child abuse,or abandonment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Most states do not permit a so-called common-law marriage within their borders,even though all states must recognize (treat as valid)a common-law marriage that was legally created in another state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Wide variations exist in family law from state to state,because legislative viewpoints reflect substantially different cultural and societal values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Legal topics vary from country to country and this is sometimes true in family law.Which of the statements below is true regarding family law and it legal international differences and commonalities.

Accepted Answer

A) In France,local officials can overrule names chosen by parents whereas in the United States they cannot. 
B) In both China and the United States government approval is required to determine the number of children a family may have. 
C) In some states such as California,martial property is community property and in Spain and Mexico martial property is similarly determined by common law rules. 
D) In all counties of the world a husband can only take one wife. 
A) In France,local officials can overrule names chosen by parents whereas in the United States they cannot. 
B) In both China and the United States government approval is required to determine the number of children a family may have. 
C) In some states such as California,martial property is community property and in Spain and Mexico martial property is similarly determined by common law rules. 
D) In all counties of the world a husband can only take one wife.

Question 11

All states provide for some variety of "no-fault" divorce,even though some states also provide for divorce based upon the fault of a spouse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Court-ordered spousal support,also called that continues indefinitely unless
terminated by the of either party or the of the
recipient is called alimony.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Court-ordered spousal support,also called that continues indefinitely...

Question 13

In most states "professional" goodwill (enhanced earning power based upon special talents,reputation,or uniqueness of services offered)is marital property and its value can be added to the net value of all property and divided upon divorce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The concept of viability of a fetus is an important factor in the issue of legality of abortion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Under original common law theory,title to all property owned by a was automatically
vested in the upon marriage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under original common law theory,title to all...

Question 16

Which of the following statements is not true relative to divorce or dissolution proceedings in most states?

Accepted Answer

A) The parties are entitled to a jury trial,if one is jointly demanded. 
B) The parties are entitled to settle their economic differences by agreement,subject to approval of the court. 
C) The parties are entitled to be represented by attorneys at all stages of the proceedings. 
D) The parties are entitled to resolve the issue of child custody and visitation by agreement,subject only to approval by the court. 
A) The parties are entitled to a jury trial,if one is jointly demanded. 
B) The parties are entitled to settle their economic differences by agreement,subject to approval of the court. 
C) The parties are entitled to be represented by attorneys at all stages of the proceedings. 
D) The parties are entitled to resolve the issue of child custody and visitation by agreement,subject only to approval by the court.

Question 17

Victims abused by members of their immediate family can,in some states,bring legal actions against those abusers,and possibly obtain monetary compensation for physical or mental injury,ten,twenty,or even thirty or more years after the abuse allegedly occurred.This is true,because the applicable is tolled (does not begin to run)in the years during which the
victim could not the events.

Accepted Answer

statute of

Question 18

The most pervasive behavior by pregnant women that may cause harm to a fetus and create liability for the mother for that harm is

Accepted Answer

A) fast dancing. 
B) continued sexual relations. 
C) drug and alcohol use. 
D) military service. 
A) fast dancing. 
B) continued sexual relations. 
C) drug and alcohol use. 
D) military service.

Question 19

Assume that,upon divorce,Alan is ordered by the court to pay permanent alimony to his former wife,Margaret,in the amount of $3,500 per month.Three years later,which of the following factors could be a proper legal basis for Alan's application to the court for a reduction in the amount of alimony he must pay to Margaret?

Accepted Answer

A) Margaret loses $100,000 when her house is damaged by a flood. 
B) Alan gets a substantial raise of $25,000 a year. 
C) Margaret remarries. 
D) all of the above 
A) Margaret loses $100,000 when her house is damaged by a flood. 
B) Alan gets a substantial raise of $25,000 a year. 
C) Margaret remarries. 
D) all of the above

Question 20

Parents have a legal obligation to exercise reasonable care,supervision and control over their minor children and may be held civilly liable for failure to do so in many states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is an annulment? Name two grounds.Why would someone prefer an annulment over a divorce?

A marital contract made before marriage is called a(n)contract.

The creation of marriage is governed by

Describe one pro and one con of prohibiting - or regulating - the buying and selling of human sperm and eggs on the market.

Which of the following statements is false?

Parents have the right to custody of their children and are free to raise them as they see fit,and the state cannot interfere except under "clear and convincing" proof of severe child abuse,or abandonment.

Most states do not permit a so-called common-law marriage within their borders,even though all states must recognize (treat as valid)a common-law marriage that was legally created in another state.

Wide variations exist in family law from state to state,because legislative viewpoints reflect substantially different cultural and societal values.

Legal topics vary from country to country and this is sometimes true in family law.Which of the statements below is true regarding family law and it legal international differences and commonalities.

All states provide for some variety of "no-fault" divorce,even though some states also provide for divorce based upon the fault of a spouse.

Court-ordered spousal support,also called that continues indefinitely unless terminated by the of either party or the of the recipient is called alimony.

In most states "professional" goodwill (enhanced earning power based upon special talents,reputation,or uniqueness of services offered)is marital property and its value can be added to the net value of all property and divided upon divorce.

The concept of viability of a fetus is an important factor in the issue of legality of abortion.

Under original common law theory,title to all property owned by a was automatically vested in the upon marriage.

Which of the following statements is not true relative to divorce or dissolution proceedings in most states?

The most pervasive behavior by pregnant women that may cause harm to a fetus and create liability for the mother for that harm is

Parents have a legal obligation to exercise reasonable care,supervision and control over their minor children and may be held civilly liable for failure to do so in many states.

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Exam 9: Family Law

What is an annulment? Name two grounds.Why would someone prefer an annulment over a divorce?

A marital contract made before marriage is called a(n)contract.

The creation of marriage is governed by

Describe one pro and one con of prohibiting - or regulating - the buying and selling of human sperm and eggs on the market.

Which of the following statements is false?

Parents have the right to custody of their children and are free to raise them as they see fit,and the state cannot interfere except under "clear and convincing" proof of severe child abuse,or abandonment.

Most states do not permit a so-called common-law marriage within their borders,even though all states must recognize (treat as valid)a common-law marriage that was legally created in another state.

Wide variations exist in family law from state to state,because legislative viewpoints reflect substantially different cultural and societal values.

Legal topics vary from country to country and this is sometimes true in family law.Which of the statements below is true regarding family law and it legal international differences and commonalities.

All states provide for some variety of "no-fault" divorce,even though some states also provide for divorce based upon the fault of a spouse.

Court-ordered spousal support,also called that continues indefinitely unless terminated by the of either party or the of the recipient is called alimony.

In most states "professional" goodwill (enhanced earning power based upon special talents,reputation,or uniqueness of services offered)is marital property and its value can be added to the net value of all property and divided upon divorce.

The concept of viability of a fetus is an important factor in the issue of legality of abortion.

Under original common law theory,title to all property owned by a was automatically vested in the upon marriage.

Which of the following statements is not true relative to divorce or dissolution proceedings in most states?

The most pervasive behavior by pregnant women that may cause harm to a fetus and create liability for the mother for that harm is

Parents have a legal obligation to exercise reasonable care,supervision and control over their minor children and may be held civilly liable for failure to do so in many states.

Introduction to Law

Our Constitution

The Court System

Attorney Client Relationship

Administrative Law

Crimes: Public Wrongs

Torts: Private Wrongs

Contracts: Enforceable Agreements

Owning and Operating Motor Vehicles

Renters and Landlords

Home Ownership

Employee and Employer Rights and Duties

Wills, Trusts, and Probate Laws Appendices Glossary Indexes

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