Question 1

A marriage that is, for some important reason, legally defective, may be "erased" by a court order called _________________ .​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A marriage that is, for some important...

Question 2

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

Drug and alcohol use during pregnancy is widely recognized as a behavior that can cause significant harm to a fetus, potentially leading to birth defects, developmental issues, and other long-term health problems.

Question 3

A few states have created a special status by statute or ordinance under which non-married couples can qualify for marriage-like benefits. This status is called a(n) _________________ .​

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The answer of A few states have created a special...

Question 4

A contract made by unmarried cohabiting persons that pertains to resolution of any differences  upon termination of their relationship is called a(n) __________________ agreement. 
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The answer of A contract made by unmarried cohabiting persons...

Question 5

Surrogacy arrangements are​

Accepted Answer

Surrogacy arrangements are indeed illegal in China, where the government has imposed strict regulations on reproductive technologies and surrogate motherhood, reflecting the country's legal stance on the matter.

Question 6

About prenuptial agreements. ​ ​

Accepted Answer

Prenuptial agreements must be in writing and signed before the marriage to be enforceable, not after. They generally cannot be oral. While a judge does not need to approve a prenuptial agreement before it is signed, a judge can refuse to enforce it if it is deemed unfair at the time of divorce or dissolution.

Question 7

The most common ground(s) for divorce or dissolution in most states is (are)?

Accepted Answer

Irreconcilable differences or no-fault divorce is the most common ground for divorce in most states, allowing couples to divorce without assigning blame to either party.

Question 8

A few states have adopted what is called a covenant marriage. A feature of this type of marriage is  that ​

Accepted Answer

Covenant marriage requires couples to undergo premarital counseling and agree to a mandatory two-year waiting period before they can file for divorce, except in cases of adultery, abuse, or felony.

Question 9

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.​

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The answer of Victims abused by members of their immediate...

Question 10

A woman who agrees to artificial insemination, and to relinquish her maternal rights to the child, is called a(n) ___________________ .​

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The answer of A woman who agrees to artificial insemination,...

Question 11

A contract on behalf of minor children by their parents, is called a ___________ contract.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A contract on behalf of minor children...

Question 12

A legal action seeking monetary compensation for physical or mental injury, brought by the victim against a member of the victim's immediate family, is called a __________ .​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A legal action seeking monetary compensation for...

Question 13

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

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The answer of A marital contract made before marriage is...

Question 14

Legally, a(n) ____________ child is one who is conceived and born to an unmarried woman.

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The answer of Legally, a(n) ____________ child is one who...

Question 15

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

In France, local officials have the authority to reject baby names if they deem them inappropriate, which is not the case in the United States where parents have more freedom in naming their children.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

Oliver was the son of Fagin Twist a particularly unpleasant person. He mentally berated Oliver and engaged in corporeal punishment as a standard disciplinary choice. Oliver's mother, Corney, was not much better as she required Oliver to listen to William Hung and Sanjaya Malakar records for hours on end. In some states Oliver, even while a minor, might consider a(n)

Accepted Answer

Emancipation is the correct choice because it refers to a legal process through which a minor can gain independence from their parents or guardians, especially in cases of mistreatment or when seeking to live independently. The scenario described suggests Oliver might seek emancipation due to the unpleasant and potentially abusive conditions at home.

Question 18

Child custody arrangements, in which the court orders to a child reside with one parent for part of each year, and with the other parent during the remainder of the year, is called ________________ custody.​

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The answer of Child custody arrangements, in which the court...

Question 19

A state law that requires a minor female to notify one or both of her parents that she intends to obtain an abortion (or in the alternative, to obtain court permission for an abortion) is _______________ according to the U.S. Supreme Court.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A state law that requires a minor...

Question 20

Court-ordered alimony that automatically terminates at a stated time is called _________________ alimony.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Court-ordered alimony that automatically terminates at a...

Quiz 14: Family Law

A marriage that is, for some important reason, legally defective, may be "erased" by a court order called _________________ .

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

A few states have created a special status by statute or ordinance under which non-married couples can qualify for marriage-like benefits. This status is called a(n) _________________ .

A contract made by unmarried cohabiting persons that pertains to resolution of any differences upon termination of their relationship is called a(n) __________________ agreement.

Surrogacy arrangements are

About prenuptial agreements.

The most common ground(s) for divorce or dissolution in most states is (are) ?

A few states have adopted what is called a covenant marriage. A feature of this type of marriage is that

A woman who agrees to artificial insemination, and to relinquish her maternal rights to the child, is called a(n) ___________________ .

A contract on behalf of minor children by their parents, is called a ___________ contract.

A legal action seeking monetary compensation for physical or mental injury, brought by the victim against a member of the victim's immediate family, is called a __________ .

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

Legally, a(n) ____________ child is one who is conceived and born to an unmarried woman.

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.

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

Child custody arrangements, in which the court orders to a child reside with one parent for part of each year, and with the other parent during the remainder of the year, is called ________________ custody.

A state law that requires a minor female to notify one or both of her parents that she intends to obtain an abortion (or in the alternative, to obtain court permission for an abortion) is _______________ according to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Court-ordered alimony that automatically terminates at a stated time is called _________________ alimony.

Quiz 14: Family Law

A marriage that is, for some important reason, legally defective, may be "erased" by a court order called _________________ .​

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

A few states have created a special status by statute or ordinance under which non-married couples can qualify for marriage-like benefits. This status is called a(n) _________________ .​

A contract made by unmarried cohabiting persons that pertains to resolution of any differences upon termination of their relationship is called a(n) __________________ agreement. ​