1.

Separate property can be converted to marital property after marriage by placing the other spouse's name on title to the property.

A) True B) False

2.

A couple that lives separated for a certain time is considered to be divorced.

A) True B) False

3.

A mediator is allowed to make decisions for the divorcing couple.

A) True B) False

4.

An order of the court which declares that a marriage did not exist is known as a(n) ________.

A) annulment B) abatement C) arraignment D) divorce

5.

Property owned by a spouse prior to marriage, as well as inheritances and gifts received by a spouse during the marriage are referred to as ________.

A) alimony B) separate property C) marital property D) community property

6.

Child support money to be paid to the custodial parent by a noncustodial parent is a fixed amount that cannot be modified with changing conditions.

A) True B) False

7.

To be enforced, a prenuptial agreement must be in writing.

A) True B) False

8.

In an at-fault divorce, neither party is considered to be at fault.

A) True B) False

9.

The Family Support Act allows for automatic wage withholding from a noncustodial parent's income to pay for child support.

A) True B) False

10.

________ is a law used by some states in which the court orders an equal division of marital property to the divorcing spouses.

A) Equitable distribution B) Community property distribution C) Half-division distribution D) Adjusted distribution

11.

Alimony is the amount paid by both parties of a divorce to each other till the settlement agreement is finalized.

A) True B) False

12.

A common law marriage does not require a court decree of divorce for termination.

A) True B) False

13.

Which of the following is a requirement for a common law marriage to be valid?

A) that there was a legal marriage ceremony B) that the parties have a valid prenuptial agreement C) that the parties live together D) that a marriage license was obtained

14.

A custody arrangement whereby the child of divorcing parents spends a certain amount of time being raised by each parent is known as ________.

A) accommodation B) visitation rights custody C) arraignment D) joint physical custody

15.

The Family Support Act allows for automatic wage withholding from a noncustodial parent's income to pay for child support.

A) True B) False

16.

A common law marriage requires a marriage license to be considered valid.

A) True B) False

17.

A prenuptial agreement is a legal document issued by a state which certifies that two people are married.

A) True B) False

18.

A decree of divorce is an order of the court declaring that a marriage did not exist.

A) True B) False

19.

One of the parties being intoxicated at the time of marriage is grounds for a legal annulment.

A) True B) False

20.

The law considers children born of a marriage that is annulled to be legitimate.

A) True B) False