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In order for abandonment to be a ground for divorce,
 
  A) the abandonment can be involuntary e.g., due to incarceration, mental institutionalization, or military service.
  B) when abandonment is alleged, it involves the abandonment of the marital relationship and of the home in which the spouses have lived.
  C) the abandonment must be voluntary and without sufficient cause.
  D) the abandonment usually does not have to continue for a specified period of time.



Q. #2

Initiatives undertaken by the federal government in shaping child support policies and procedures are designed to
 
  A) contain the cost of public assistance programs.
  B) address the historical inadequacies and inconsistencies in child support awards.
  C) strengthen enforcement of child support awards.
  D) all of the above



Q. #3

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the differences between child support and spousal support?
 
  A) Child support is the right of the custodial parent and spousal support is the obligation of both spouses to each other.
  B) Rights to child support and spousal support can both be waived in valid premarital and separation agreements between the parties.
  C) Both child and spousal support are dischargeable in bankruptcy.
  D) Alimony is usually tax deductible to the payor and income to the payee and child support is neither deductible by the payor nor income to the payee.



Q. #4

The authority of a court to hear a particular kind of case such as a divorce action is called
 
  A) in rem jurisdiction.
  B) personal jurisdiction.
  C) subject matter jurisdiction.
  D) venue.



Q. #5

An alternative dispute resolution process in which a neutral third person helps the parties clarify their issues, consider alternatives, and reach a settlement is
 
  A) arbitration.
  B) mediation.
  C) direct negotiation.
  D) pretrial conferencing.
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(Answer to Q. 1)  C

(Answer to Q. 2)  D

(Answer to Q. 3)  D

(Answer to Q. 4)  C

(Answer to Q. 5)  B
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