Mary Beth is in her last semester of her Paralegal Program. It has been a lot of hard work especially juggling schedules with childcare, work and classes. As much as she has been growing tired of her marriage to Tony, she would not have been able to get this degree without him. He was able to get his boss to let him work from home three days a week so she could take three full days of classes and, on her non-school days, work at her part-time secretarial job. She could have brought the work home, but being at her office was like a mini vacation from Tony and the kids. She is so excited that she has learned so much and eager to get started on her new career. She only wishes that she could once again get as excited about Tony. Maybe when I get this great job, I can leave Tony, she thought to herself, and often He's done so much to help her get this degree, but she really thinks that she can do a lot better now.
If Mary Beth decides to divorce Tony, how do you think the courts will treat her Paralegal Degree and Tony's efforts in helping her get it?
Q. #2Sabrina and Gardiner are getting divorced and both of them are committed to continuing to play a major role in the lives of their two minor children. If they both continue to have an equal say in the major decisions regarding their children such as choice of religious training, schooling, and medical treatment of serious health problems, they will be said to have
A) split custody.
B) joint physical custody.
C) individual decision making authority.
D) joint legal custody.
Q. #3An incorporated agreement into a court's decree that retains its identity as an independent contract is called a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Q. #4Kristen and Derek are engaged in a bitter custody battle in the context of their divorce. Both of them love and are committed to their one minor child, Jason, who is three years old. Kristen is a hard working corporate executive who has only taken four weeks leave during their marriage. Derek has been at home taking care of Jason and the family home. Absent abuse, the family courts in their state grant custody to the parent who has been most involved in the daily care of the child in recent months. Custody will most likely be awarded to
A) Kristen, based on the tender years presumption.
B) Derek, based on the significant contacts test.
C) Derek, based on the paternal preference rule.
D) Derek, based on the primary caretaker presumption.
Q. #5An effective agreement will put each party on notice of their rights and ________, and what is needed for their compliance.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Q. #6________ income is derived from investment rather than labor.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Q. #7Many states now provide by statute a preference for
A) whichever custody arrangement the parties require in their separation or parenting agreement.
B) split custody.
C) joint custody.
D) legal custody to one parent, physical custody to the other.
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