If one of the parties to a divorce discovers that the other party defrauded them during the divorce process by concealing substantial assets that would have led to a different outcome, the innocent party may file
A) a motion for contempt.
B) a motion for modification.
C) a motion for relief from judgment.
D) an appeal.
Q. #2The basic script for the attorney that organizes materials according to each stage of the trial is
A) a trial memorandum of law.
B) an Exhibit Notebook.
C) findings of fact and conclusions of law.
D) a Trial Notebook.
Q. #3A paralegal is likely to perform all BUT which one of the following tasks during the divorce process?
A) assist the supervising attorney during the trial
B) draft, sign, and file Complaints for Divorce
C) assemble the Exhibit Notebooks for the attorney, opposing counsel, and the court
D) research and draft appellate briefs
Q. #4Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to motions for temporary orders?
A) They only pertain to emergency child-related matters.
B) They are not as important as motions for permanent orders because temporary orders are only in effect while the action for divorce is pending.
C) Temporary orders can be granted before the defendant is served with the Complaint for divorce.
D) In some jurisdictions, requests for temporary orders may be included in the initial Complaint or in the Defendant's Answer.
Q. #5Hans sought and was granted an annulment of his marriage to Heidi six months ago. Because the court did not order either spousal support or property division, Heidi has decided to file for a divorce so these matters can be resolved. If she does, Hans will answer and most likely raise which of the following defenses?
A) res judicata
B) provocation
C) lack of personal jurisdiction
D) condonation
Q. #6Which of the following is NOT a means of establishing personal jurisdiction over a defendant in a divorce action?
A) personal service on a nonresident defendant while he or she is physically present in the jurisdiction
B) publication in a newspaper and mailing to a nonresident defendant's last known address
C) actual service over a defendant domiciled in the state
D) establishing that a nonresident defendant has sufficient minimum contacts with the state under its long-arm statute
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