FAMILY LAW

JURISDICTION QUESTIONS

STATE: IL

1.Broadly defined, what is jurisdiction?

2.What is subject matter jurisdiction?

3.Explain the concept of personal jurisdiction. What are the ways in which a court can obtain personal jurisdiction over a defendant?

4.What is a long-arm statute?

5.What is the jurisdictional basis for dissolving a marriage?

6.What criticisms have been raised about this approach?

7.Explain the jurisdictional role of UIFSA in support cases.

8.What is meant by the term "divisible divorce"?

9.Explain the jurisdictional concepts that are relevant to the distribution of property.

10.Traditionally, what has been the basis for the exercise of jurisdiction over a child custody dispute? What problems did this create?