Family Law

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What is the legal term for the dissolution of a marriage?

  1. Annulment

  2. Divorce

  3. Separation

  4. Legal Separation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Divorce is the legal process of dissolving a marriage.

What is the legal term for a marriage that is not recognized by the government?

  1. Common-law marriage

  2. Civil union

  3. Domestic partnership

  4. Registered partnership


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Common-law marriage is a marriage that is recognized by the government without a formal ceremony or license.

What is the legal term for a legal agreement between a couple that outlines their rights and responsibilities during marriage?

  1. Prenuptial agreement

  2. Postnuptial agreement

  3. Marital agreement

  4. Spousal agreement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A prenuptial agreement is a legal agreement between a couple that outlines their rights and responsibilities during marriage.

What is the legal term for the legal process of dividing property and debts between spouses after a divorce?

  1. Property division

  2. Asset distribution

  3. Marital property division

  4. Spousal property division


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Property division is the legal process of dividing property and debts between spouses after a divorce.

What is the legal term for the legal process of determining which parent will have custody of a child after a divorce?

  1. Child custody

  2. Parental custody

  3. Legal custody

  4. Physical custody


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Child custody is the legal process of determining which parent will have custody of a child after a divorce.

What is the legal term for the legal process of determining how much one parent will pay the other parent for the support of a child after a divorce?

  1. Child support

  2. Spousal support

  3. Alimony

  4. Maintenance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Child support is the legal process of determining how much one parent will pay the other parent for the support of a child after a divorce.

What is the legal term for the legal process of changing one's legal name?

  1. Name change

  2. Legal name change

  3. Name amendment

  4. Legal name amendment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Name change is the legal process of changing one's legal name.

What is the legal term for the legal process of adopting a child?

  1. Adoption

  2. Legal adoption

  3. Child adoption

  4. Foster care adoption


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adoption is the legal process of adopting a child.

What is the legal term for the legal process of terminating parental rights?

  1. Termination of parental rights

  2. Parental rights termination

  3. Involuntary termination of parental rights

  4. Voluntary termination of parental rights


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Termination of parental rights is the legal process of terminating parental rights.

What is the legal term for the legal process of obtaining a restraining order against someone?

  1. Restraining order

  2. Protective order

  3. Injunction

  4. Temporary restraining order


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A restraining order is a legal order that prohibits someone from doing something.

What is the legal term for the legal process of obtaining a divorce without going to court?

  1. Uncontested divorce

  2. Summary divorce

  3. Simplified divorce

  4. Mediated divorce


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An uncontested divorce is a divorce in which the spouses agree on all of the terms of the divorce.

What is the legal term for the legal process of obtaining a divorce after a long period of separation?

  1. No-fault divorce

  2. Irreconcilable differences divorce

  3. Separation divorce

  4. Summary divorce


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A separation divorce is a divorce that is granted after a long period of separation.

What is the legal term for the legal process of obtaining a divorce after a short period of marriage?

  1. Annulment

  2. Void marriage

  3. Summary divorce

  4. Simplified divorce


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An annulment is a legal process that declares a marriage to be null and void from the beginning.

What is the legal term for the legal process of obtaining a divorce after a marriage that was entered into under duress or fraud?

  1. Voidable marriage

  2. Annulment

  3. Summary divorce

  4. Simplified divorce


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A voidable marriage is a marriage that can be annulled if one of the spouses was under duress or fraud when they entered into the marriage.

What is the legal term for the legal process of obtaining a divorce after a marriage that was entered into between two people who are related?

  1. Incestuous marriage

  2. Void marriage

  3. Summary divorce

  4. Simplified divorce


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An incestuous marriage is a marriage between two people who are related.

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