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What is the legal area addressing familial relationships called?
What is the legal area addressing familial relationships called?
Family law
A legally recognized union similar to marriage is known as a ______.
A legally recognized union similar to marriage is known as a ______.
civil partnership
Which of the following are grounds for divorce? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are grounds for divorce? (Select all that apply)
- Adultery (correct)
- Financial stability
- Unreasonable behaviour (correct)
- No fault divorce (correct)
Child support refers to payments made by a custodial parent.
Child support refers to payments made by a custodial parent.
What is spousal support also known as?
What is spousal support also known as?
What are the types of custody arrangements? (Select all that apply)
What are the types of custody arrangements? (Select all that apply)
What is the primary consideration in custody decisions?
What is the primary consideration in custody decisions?
Domestic violence occurs only in public settings.
Domestic violence occurs only in public settings.
What do legal protections for domestic violence include? (Select all that apply)
What do legal protections for domestic violence include? (Select all that apply)
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Study Notes
Family Law Definition
- Family law governs the legal aspects of familial relationships.
- A "family" includes individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- Legal relationships recognized by law include marriage, civil partnerships, and parent-child relationships.
Marriage and Civil Partnerships
- Marriage and civil partnerships require legal requirements like age of consent and registration.
- These unions confer rights and responsibilities including financial obligations and property rights.
- Civil partnerships are legally recognized unions similar to marriage.
Divorce and Separation
- Grounds for divorce include no-fault divorce, adultery, and unreasonable behaviour.
- The legal process involves filing petitions and court procedures.
- Divorce implications include property division and spousal support (alimony), which is financial support paid to a spouse post-divorce.
Child Custody and Support
- Custody arrangements include joint vs sole custody and physical vs legal custody.
- The best interests of the child are the primary factor in custody decisions.
- Child support obligations are the financial responsibilities of a parent post-separation. It includes payments made by a non-custodial parent.
- Custody refers to the legal right to make decisions for a child.
- Child support refers to payments made by a non-custodial parent.
Adoption
- Adoption involves legal processes with requirements for adoptive parents and procedures.
- Adoption grants rights to both biological and adoptive parents.
Domestic Violence
- Legal protections for domestic violence include restraining orders and access to shelters.
- Support services for victims of domestic violence include counseling and legal assistance.
- Domestic violence refers to abuse within a domestic setting.
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