Question 1

Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), proof of specific intent is not required to prove that a crime occurred; the showing of the history of a violent spouse is sufficient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The courts have ruled that although an abuser may not benefit from his or her acts of abuse in a custody battle, the abuser's parents are not held to this standard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What percentage of domestic violence victims are women?

Accepted Answer

A)   95 percent
B)   50 percent
C)   75 percent
D)   None of these choices is correct. A

Question 4

Understanding why domestic violence occurs is important because

Accepted Answer

A)   All of these choices are correct.
B)   someone who has never experienced domestic violence may mistakenly think that the first time it occurs, the victim always immediately leaves the batterer
C)   a domestic relations practice will handle domestic violence cases
D)   a violent spouse's actions can endanger a law practice

Question 5

The Violence Against Women Act is important because

Accepted Answer

A)   All of these choices are correct.
B)   it mandates that all states recognize and respect one another's protection orders
C)   it makes it a federal crime to cross state lines to injure or threaten one's spouse
D)   it makes it a federal crime to cross state lines and violate a state protection order

Question 6

A friendly parent provision

Accepted Answer

A)   requires or suggests that a court discern each parent's ability to deal with the other in a pleasant and ongoing relationship during a custody dispute
B)   is required by all 50 states when domestic violence is present
C)   ensures that the best interests of the children are being met
D)   is welcomed by battered spouses as an important part of a fair custody agreement

Question 7

A request for a protection order should

Accepted Answer

A)   be specific as to requests and include supervised child visitation
B)   ask for protection in a general fashion
C)   be specific as to requests only
D)   include supervised child visitation only
E)   not be necessary once the battered spouse leaves the home

Question 8

When handling a client's divorce, an attorney should

Accepted Answer

A)   address any domestic violence issues to provide the best representation
B)   ignore any domestic violence issues to make sure the client is not embarrassed
C)   not worry about domestic violence issues, as they are never part of a client's reasons for divorcing
D)   not worry about domestic violence issues, as they are rarely seen in the higher economic levels of society

Question 9

Under the doctrine of _____, spouses were not allowed to sue one another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under the doctrine of _____, spouses were...

Question 10

When a spousal abuse victim files a domestic violence complaint and a judge issues an order without the defendant's being present or answering the complaint, the complaint is known as a/an _____ complaint.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a spousal abuse victim files a...

Question 11

The appointment of a nonparent as a conservator of a child requires

Accepted Answer

A)   the nonparent to show by a preponderance of the evidence that the natural parent would significantly impair the child physically and mentally if awarded custody
B)   that the nonparent be in a better financial position than the natural parent seeking custody
C)   the nonparent to show beyond a reasonable doubt that the natural parent would significantly impair the child physically and mentally if awarded custody
D)   evidence that the natural parent is a victim of spousal abuse

Question 12

The importance of maintaining _____ in domestic violence cases cannot be overstated. In some situations, if a battered spouse is unable to keep her location secret, the possibility of violence looms constantly overhead.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The importance of maintaining _____ in domestic...

Question 13

All natural parents have a constitutional right to the custody of their children; this is known as parens patriae .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), federal law mandates that all states must recognize and respect one another's _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA),...

Question 15

An attorney or a paralegal should never become involved with a client's plans to escape his or her home or workplace, as this may increase the violent nature of the client's spouse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A characteristic of the battered woman syndrome is the ability of the victim of spousal abuse to terminate the abusive relationship because of an overwhelming feeling of helplessness and low self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Courts do not consider the presence of domestic violence when determining the best interests of children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What type of court order can an attorney request when faced with a client who describes episodes of domestic violence?

Accepted Answer

A)   TRO
B)   TKO
C)   KO
D)   judgment
E)   RO

Question 19

Confidentiality is of utmost importance to a battered spouse. However, an attorney or a paralegal who has a battered person for a client must supply the client's address, name, and Social Security number changes to the attorney representing the spouse of the battered person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A/An _____ (TRO) is one type of document that a victim of domestic violence can seek from a court.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/An _____ (TRO) is one type of...

Exam 12: Domestic Violence

Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), proof of specific intent is not required to prove that a crime occurred; the showing of the history of a violent spouse is sufficient.

The courts have ruled that although an abuser may not benefit from his or her acts of abuse in a custody battle, the abuser's parents are not held to this standard.

What percentage of domestic violence victims are women?

Understanding why domestic violence occurs is important because

The Violence Against Women Act is important because

A friendly parent provision

A request for a protection order should

When handling a client's divorce, an attorney should

Under the doctrine of _____, spouses were not allowed to sue one another.

When a spousal abuse victim files a domestic violence complaint and a judge issues an order without the defendant's being present or answering the complaint, the complaint is known as a/an _____ complaint.

The appointment of a nonparent as a conservator of a child requires

The importance of maintaining _____ in domestic violence cases cannot be overstated. In some situations, if a battered spouse is unable to keep her location secret, the possibility of violence looms constantly overhead.

All natural parents have a constitutional right to the custody of their children; this is known as parens patriae .

Under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), federal law mandates that all states must recognize and respect one another's _____.

An attorney or a paralegal should never become involved with a client's plans to escape his or her home or workplace, as this may increase the violent nature of the client's spouse.

A characteristic of the battered woman syndrome is the ability of the victim of spousal abuse to terminate the abusive relationship because of an overwhelming feeling of helplessness and low self-esteem.

Courts do not consider the presence of domestic violence when determining the best interests of children.

What type of court order can an attorney request when faced with a client who describes episodes of domestic violence?

Confidentiality is of utmost importance to a battered spouse. However, an attorney or a paralegal who has a battered person for a client must supply the client's address, name, and Social Security number changes to the attorney representing the spouse of the battered person.

A/An _____ (TRO) is one type of document that a victim of domestic violence can seek from a court.