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Child Support and Divorce

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Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by courts when determining child support?

  1. The income of both parents

  2. The child's age and needs

  3. The child's standard of living

  4. The number of children the parents have together

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The number of children the parents have together is not a factor considered by courts when determining child support.

In most states, what is the minimum age at which a child can be emancipated?

  1. 16

  2. 18

  3. 21

  4. There is no minimum age for emancipation

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In most states, the minimum age at which a child can be emancipated is 18.

Which of the following is NOT a type of child support order?

  1. Fixed amount

  2. Percentage of income

  3. Split custody

  4. Hybrid

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Split custody is not a type of child support order. It is a type of custody arrangement.

What is the purpose of a child support order?

  1. To ensure that both parents contribute to the financial support of their child

  2. To punish the parent who is not the primary caregiver

  3. To give the primary caregiver financial leverage over the other parent

  4. To discourage parents from getting divorced

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of a child support order is to ensure that both parents contribute to the financial support of their child.

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by courts when determining the amount of child support to be paid?

  1. The income of both parents

  2. The child's age and needs

  3. The child's standard of living

  4. The cost of raising a child in the state where the child lives

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The cost of raising a child in the state where the child lives is not a factor considered by courts when determining the amount of child support to be paid.

What is the most common type of child support order?

  1. Fixed amount

  2. Percentage of income

  3. Split custody

  4. Hybrid

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most common type of child support order is a fixed amount.

Which of the following is NOT a way to enforce a child support order?

  1. Wage garnishment

  2. Tax refund intercept

  3. Passport denial

  4. Driver's license suspension

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Passport denial is not a way to enforce a child support order.

What is the maximum amount of child support that can be ordered?

  1. There is no maximum amount

  2. The amount is determined by the court

  3. The amount is determined by the state

  4. The amount is determined by the parents

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The maximum amount of child support that can be ordered is determined by the court.

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of failing to pay child support?

  1. Wage garnishment

  2. Tax refund intercept

  3. Jail time

  4. Loss of visitation rights

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Loss of visitation rights is not a consequence of failing to pay child support.

What is the best way to resolve a dispute over child support?

  1. Go to court

  2. Hire a lawyer

  3. Mediate

  4. Negotiate directly with the other parent

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mediation is the best way to resolve a dispute over child support.

Which of the following is NOT a type of custody arrangement?

  1. Sole custody

  2. Joint custody

  3. Split custody

  4. Physical custody

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Physical custody is not a type of custody arrangement. It is a term used to describe the parent who has the child living with them.

What is the difference between legal custody and physical custody?

  1. Legal custody gives the parent the right to make decisions about the child's upbringing, while physical custody gives the parent the right to have the child live with them

  2. Legal custody gives the parent the right to have the child live with them, while physical custody gives the parent the right to make decisions about the child's upbringing

  3. Legal custody and physical custody are the same thing

  4. There is no difference between legal custody and physical custody

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Legal custody gives the parent the right to make decisions about the child's upbringing, while physical custody gives the parent the right to have the child live with them.

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by courts when determining custody?

  1. The child's age and maturity

  2. The child's relationship with each parent

  3. The child's wishes

  4. The parents' financial resources

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The parents' financial resources are not a factor considered by courts when determining custody.

What is the most common type of custody arrangement?

  1. Sole custody

  2. Joint custody

  3. Split custody

  4. Physical custody

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Joint custody is the most common type of custody arrangement.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of joint custody?

  1. It allows both parents to have a say in the child's upbringing

  2. It gives the child the opportunity to have a relationship with both parents

  3. It can help to reduce conflict between the parents

  4. It can save money on child care costs

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Joint custody does not save money on child care costs.

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