Which of the following provides the best description of the sequence of stages in the divorce process?
A) discovery, Complaint, Answer, temporary orders, negotiation, permanent orders, separation agreement, trial, decree
B) initial interview, discovery, Complaint, separation agreement, Answer, trial, decree
C) initial interview, Complaint, Answer, discovery, separation agreement, hearing, decree
D) initial interview, negotiation, Answer, Complaint, separation agreement, trial, decree
Q. #2The ability to speak clearly can be impacted substantially merely by
a. getting nervous.
b. pulling up your shoulders.
c. crossing your legs.
d. tightening your jaw.
Q. #3Which of the following statements accurately describes a way in which the culture of divorce has changed over the past four decades?
A) Today there is an emphasis on divorce as an economic event and the spouses are viewed as equal partners in the marriage.
B) There has been an increase in divorce litigation over the past four decades.
C) There is a decreased emphasis on alternative methods of dispute resolution in a contemporary family law practice.
D) Today there is a greater emphasis on marital fault especially fault that has economic consequences.
Q. #4The level of hearing loss requiring specialized skills for communication is called_____________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Q. #5Sallysue married Billybob the month after he graduated from high school and she was still 16 and in tenth grade. They forged Sallysue's mother's consent on the applicable consent form. They lived together for four years and when Sallysue got pregnant, Billybob told her to get an abortion because he didn't want to be saddled with a bunch of screaming kids although before they married he always claimed he wanted to have children just as she did. Sallysue refused to abort the baby and decided she would seek an annulment. On what grounds would Sallysue base her claim for annulment? What defenses is Billybob likely to raise?
What will be an ideal response?
Q. #6Sallysue married Billybob the month after he graduated from high school and she was still 16 and in tenth grade. They forged Sallysue's mother's consent on the applicable consent form. They lived together for four years and when Sallysue got pregnant, Billybob sought an annulment of their marriage because he said he didn't want to be saddled with a bunch of screaming kids. On what grounds will Billybob base his complaint for annulment? What defenses is Sallysue likely to raise in response to that complaint?
What will be an ideal response?
Q. #7The burden of proof in an annulment action is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Q. #8Fraud is a false statement of a ________ fact with the intent that another will rely on the false statement to his or her detriment.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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