Fred has a support order for two children from a previous relationship, and his current live-in girlfriend is now pregnant. Which of his children's mothers will Fred have to pay?
a. In all cases, the first family first doctrine keeps the first award intact with no reductions possible.
b. In many jurisdictions, there can be a reduction or adjustment based on the best interest of the child theory.
c. His existing order will be automatically adjusted for the birth of his new child.
d. The birth of his new child will terminate his previous support obligation.
Q. 2The Uniform Interstate Family Support Act has been adopted by every state in the United States and is divided into ____parts.
a. Four
b. Seven
c. Five
d. Eight
Q. 3RURESA and URESA were replaced by:
a. NCCUSL.
b. UIFSA.
c. State-specific enforcement guidelines.
d. IV-D agencies.
Q. 4A child support order is an enforceable judgment. Which of the below is not an enforcement option?
a. The court can issue a contempt order upon the custodial parent's motion.
b. Private collection agencies can seize property, such as cars, based upon a claim of nonpayment.
c. The court can order a capias for a contempt hearing.
d. Administrative enforcement
Q. 5Parents whose payments have been set by state guidelines will probably not be granted a modification if:
a. The noncustodial parent's income has dropped.
b. The noncustodial parent's income has increased.
c. There are substantial changes in circumstances since the original award.
d. The cost of clothing and food has increased with the age of the children.
Q. 6Parties that enter into a child support agreement can seek a deviation from the schedule based on circumstances such as all those listed below, except:
a. The standard of living of the child if the divorce had not occurred.
b. An extra day of visitation each month.
c. The physical and emotional needs of the child.
d. The educational needs of the child.
Q. 7Joanne and Herb are going through an amicable divorce. They want to avoid courtroom drama as much as possible, so they have decided the amount of child support Herb will pay to Joanne. The court will probably consider all of the following except:
a. The state's guidelines.
b. Arguments, if the amount is less than the mandate.
c. The parties' incomes.
d. The children's wishes.
Q. 8Factors considered when determining the child support award do not include:
a. Each parents' income.
b. The cost of living.
c. Health coverage for the children.
d. Whether grandparental visitation has been ordered.
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