Our client's ex-spouse was awarded permanent alimony. Two years after the divorce, she moved a man into the family home that she also received in the divorce. Our client is upset that he is paying alimony that supports the couple. Can he end his payments?
a. Yes, if he can prove she is financially benefitting from this arrangement.
b. No. The award is permanent and cannot be modified.
c. No. Cohabitation can never be considered the same as a remarriage.
d. Yes, as long we can prove the cohabitant spends at least 50 of his time with her.
Q. 2Which of the following is not protected by Title VII?
A) Race
B) Color
C) Pregnancy
D) Sex
Q. 3Our client has not been receiving his court-ordered spousal support because his ex-wife has been demoted. Which would not be a possible remedy?
a. There is no recourse. Women cannot be ordered to pay alimony.
b. Consolidating any arrearages at the time his spouse requests modification of the support amount
c. A criminal contempt proceeding, if his ex-wife is still able to pay but is wilfully refusing
d. A civil contempt proceeding
Q. 4Courts do not recognize which of these kinds of alimony?
a. Permanent
b. Rehabilitative
c. Reimbursement
d. Accelerated
Q. 5Child support payments are based on state-enacted child support guidelines. Alimony will not be based on:
a. The ability of the payor spouse to pay.
b. The receiving spouse's need.
c. The type of alimony needed.
d. The future marriage plans of either spouse.
Q. 6The difference between divorce mensa et thoro and divorce a vincula matrimonii is:
a. Divorce mensa et thoro is only available through the church.
b. Divorce a vincula matrimonii is a complete divorce that allows parties to remarry.
c. Divorce mensa et thoro is the same thing as an annulment.
d. Divorce a vincula matrimonii is only possible if a marriage has not been consummated.
Q. 7Which of the following would not be attempted to reduce income used in calculating alimony, because it would not affect the bottom line?
a. Passing on promotions or raises
b. Shifting royalties received to investment income
c. Transfers to third parties
d. Negotiating more benefits in exchange for a higher salary
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