In about half of all American couples marrying in a given year, one or both partners have previously ...

In about half of all American couples marrying in a given year, one or both partners have previously been married.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Ques. 2

Prenuptial contracts cover all of the following areas EXCEPT:
 
  a. aims and expectations of the couple.
  b. income and expense handling and control.
  c. minimum age requirements for marriage.
  d. responsibility for household tasks.

Ques. 3

The high divorce rate in America indicates that people are disenchanted with marriage.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Ques. 4

Some feel that having a prenuptial agreement is negative because it:
 
  a. isn't legally binding.
  b. demonstrates a lack of trust in your future mate.
  c. leads to divorce.
  d. takes away the individual rights of both partners.

Ques. 5

Weiner-Davis suggests that couples create a self-fulfilling prophecy by:
 
  a. examining their weaknesses and areas of conflict.
  b. focusing on the future and ignoring the past.
  c. focusing on the strengths that brought them together in the first place.
  d. making a contract not to argue with each other.

Ques. 6

Prenuptial agreements tend to promote:
 
  a. sex-based marriages.
  b. religious values.
  c. egalitarian relationships.
  d. deceit and dishonesty.

Ques. 7

Couples who want to save their troubled marriages should try all of the following tactics EXCEPT:
 
  a. stressing the positive side of their marital relationship.
  b. focusing on exceptions to their criticisms of their mates.
  c. making small behavioral changes.
  d. distancing themselves from their spouses.

Ques. 8

Prenuptial contracts offer all of the following benefits EXCEPT:
 
  a. movement toward more egalitarian relationships.
  b. freedom from state contract obligations.
  c. an opportunity for open and honest communication.
  d. increased marital predictability and security.