Deck 9: Family Law

Question 1

Under the fault rule:

A)If the prospective groom breaks off the engagement,the prospective bride gets to keep the engagement ring.
B)If the prospective bride breaks off the engagement,the prospective groom gets the engagement ring back.
C)Both of the above.
D)None of the above.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The Defense of Marriage Act provides that a legal marriage is only between a man and a woman and bars same-sex couples from federal benefits.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Couples who live together a long time are a common law marriage even if they didn't intend to be.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Under which factors will the court not enforce a prenuptial agreement?

A)Both parties were represented by attorneys.
B)The agreement was entered into just before the marriage.
C)The terms were fair.
D)The agreement does not violate public policy.

Question 5

A marriage is a legally recognized union between a man and a woman.

Question 6

If the potential groom backs out late in an engagement,he may:

A)Be sued under a breach of contract theory.
B)Counter-sue if he feels he was not to blame.
C)Be responsible for items contracted for the marriage ceremony.
D)All of the above.

Question 7

About what percent of the states have enacted child liability statutes that make the parents financially liable for the intentional torts of their children?

A)10
B)25
C)50
D)75

Question 8

In a no-fault divorce,the court will determine which spouse caused the divorce.

Question 9

Interspousal immunity means that a spouse may not testify against their spouse in court.

Question 10

The objective rule allows the prospective bride to keep the engagement ring if the engagement breaks off.

Question 11

Generally,all but the following are marriage requirements:

A)Be a certain age,or have parental consent or be emancipated.
B)Be a man and a woman.
C)Have an engagement ring.
D)Obtain a marriage license.

Question 12

In child custody,the court will weigh the following factors:

A)Ability of the parent to provide the child's emotional needs.
B)Ability of the parent to provide a stable environment.
C)Wishes of the child.
D)All of the above.

Question 13

An antenuptial agreement:

A)Voids the prenuptial agreement.
B)Is an agreement during the marriage that sets forth the distribution of property upon termination of the marriage.
C)Requires a cheating spouse to give a majority of the marital property on termination of the marriage.
D)This is not a real legal agreement.

Question 14

In a palimony action the aggrieved party may assert:

A)Emotional distress.
B)Implied contract.
C)Both of the above.
D)None of the above.

Question 15

Adoption means:

A)State law procedures have been met.
B)Parental rights are terminated.
C)Court approves of the adoption.
D)All of the above.

Question 16

Child neglect occurs when a child feels deprived of a necessity.

Question 17

Emancipation means that the older-age man promises to be responsible for an under-age woman if allowed to marry.

Question 18

Surrogate parenting is an established area of law.

Question 19

Common law marriage exists in several states if:

A)The parties are eligible to marry.
B)The parties voluntarily intend to be husband and wife.
C)The parties live together.
D)All of the above.

Question 20

Most states require a spouse to financially support the other spouse and any children during their marriage.