Question 1

Why have alimony awards been reduced in recent years?

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Question 2

Compare the economic consequences of divorce for husbands and wives.

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Question 3

Divorce counseling occurs before the divorce.

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Question 4

In jurisdictions that impose jail sentences on errant noncustodial parents, there seems to be quick compliance with court-ordered payments.

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When the consequence for not paying child support is a jail sentence, noncustodial parents tend to comply with court-ordered payments in order to avoid imprisonment.

Question 5

College students who are over 18 are still considered children in need of support.

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College students who are over 18 are considered adults by law and are responsible for their own well-being and financial support. However, parents or guardians may still choose to provide support to their adult children.

Question 6

Jessica has lived with her mother ever since her parents' divorce two years ago. Her brother, Joel, lives with their father. Jessica and Joel's arrangement is joint custody.

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Jessica and Joel's living arrangement is an example of split custody, where each parent has full-time custody of one or more of the children, not joint custody, which would involve the children splitting time between both parents.

Question 7

How does the no-fault divorce disadvantage children?

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Question 8

Contrast the emotional divorce and the psychological divorce.

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Question 9

Identify steps that can be taken to reduce the divorce rate.

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Question 10

Some states have passed laws that take away driver's licenses for parents who don't support their children.

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Some states, such as California and New York, have passed laws that allow for the suspension or revocation of a driver's license for non-payment of child support. This is seen as a way to encourage parents to make their child support payments on time and in full.

Question 11

Why are noncustodial fathers likely to drop out of their children's lives?

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Question 12

Matrimonial law is based more on historical precedents than on doing the "right thing."

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Question 13

Why would a couple choose mediation over a court settlement?

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Question 14

Explain the feeling of family counselors that the problems surrounding divorce are often far worse than the problems within the marriage.

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Question 15

Research has found that children who are a part of both parents' lives do not adjust to the divorce any better than those who have contact with only one parent.

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Research has actually found that children who have ongoing contact with both parents after divorce tend to have better outcomes in terms of emotional well-being, academic achievement, and behavior compared to those who have contact with only one parent.

Question 16

No-fault divorce is available in all 50 states.

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No-fault divorce is available in all 50 states, although the specific requirements and processes may vary by state.

Question 17

Joint custody means that children spend equal amounts of time with each parent.

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Joint custody means that both parents share in the decision-making process regarding their children, but it does not necessarily mean that the children spend equal amounts of time with each parent. The amount of time spent with each parent can vary depending on the specific arrangement determined by the parents and/or the court.

Question 18

Child support is awarded based on the child's needs and the supporting parent's ability to pay.

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Child support calculations take into account the child's needs and the supporting parent's income and ability to pay. This is done in order to ensure that the child receives the financial support they require.

Question 19

Evaluate whether children are better off when parents stay together or get divorced.

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Question 20

Compare the four choices of child custody.

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Quiz 15: The Dissolution of Marriage