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plegal 16
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Under the fault rule, the party who did not break the engagement keeps the ring. | true |
| Premarital agreements: | determine property rights in the event of divorce. |
| not a requirement of a valid marriage? | Ceremony performed by a pastor |
| not a factor to be given consideration for purposes of equitable distribution | adultery |
| best states the standard for determining child custody | Best interest of the child |
| Children of a marriage that has been annulled | Have the same rights as children of a traditional divorced family |
| Alimony for the purpose of enabling the dependent spouse to obtain education or training necessary to become financially self-sufficient is: | Rehabilitative. |
| Equitable distribution: | Awards each spouse an equitable or fair share of the marital assets. |
| Failure to meet a child's basic needs is | Child neglect. |
| An antenuptial agreement is: | Is enforceable so long as it meets standards similar to a prenuptial agreement. |
| If a common law marriage is found to exist | Divorce will terminate end the relationship. |
| Parents will be liable for the wrongful acts of their children: | Where their own negligence caused the child's act. |
| The statutory waiting period between filing a petition for divorce and obtaining a divorce decree is: | A cooling off time to allow for reconciliation. |
| Child custody involves: | Legal and physical custody. |
| A prenuptial agreement entered the day before the marriage may be suspect for undue pressure. | true |
| The Family Support Act requires members of a family to support one another financially. | false |
| Alimony is only awarded where the spouse needs a chance to acquire skills to become gainfully employed. | false |