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What is the amount of inheritance that a spouse can claim regardless of what the deceased spouse wrote in the will?
palimony
What is the agreement by unmarried people living together about how to handle property and responsibilities called?
cohabitation agreement
What is the right of a spouse to prevent the other spouse from testifying in court in civil cases?
spousal property
What type of property is acquired before the marriage, either by gift or by inheritance?
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What federal statute defines marriage as between one man and one woman but gives states the right to decide differently?
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What is the written document made before marriage that sets forth rights and responsibilities?
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What is the legal end to marriage called?
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What is a civil order to keep an abuser away from the victim?
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What type of property is owned together by the spouses?
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What is the pattern of violence used against an intimate partner called?
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What legal status extends many traditional marriage rights to same-sex couples?
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What term refers to being already married when marrying a second time?
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What is marriage created without a license called?
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What is the recognition of property rights made through contract by unmarried persons living together called?
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What is the legal declaration that a marriage never existed?
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What statute requires employers to extend fringe benefits to persons cohabiting with unmarried employees?
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What is the contract between two persons to live together as spouses called?
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What status refers to having more than one wife?
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What laws relate to the issuing of a birth certificate, allowing individuals to first get a social security number?
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What laws require males proved to be the father of a child through a paternity suit to provide child support?
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When does a will go into effect?
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What is a document that goes into effect when one dies called?
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Who is a person trained to help couples settle their marital problems?
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What is a written document that lists the continuing legal rights and duties of each spouse when a couple separates?
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What is an official decision of a court that sets out the facts found in a case and the legal result?
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What is the ending of a marriage by court order called?
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What form of divorce involves informal discussions and conferences to settle all issues?
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What do you call voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse?
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What is the act of abandoning one's spouse with no intention of returning?
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What acts of emotional or psychological abuse against one's spouse called?
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What acts of violence or physical abuse against one's spouse called?
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What divorce type is based on irreconcilable differences causing the marriage to break down?
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What are disagreements between a couple that may be grounds for a no-fault divorce?
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What type of marriage involves the couple surrendering their right to a no-fault divorce in advance?
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What custody arrangement allows divorced or separated parents to have equal rights in decision-making regarding their children?
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What doctrine is used to determine custody by examining factors that will benefit a child?
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What is the state's role in making decisions for children whose parents are temporarily unable to care for them?
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What is the system of licensed families who act as temporary parents for children called?
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What is the court decision ending the rights of an unfit parent called?
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What is the legal process of taking a child from their biological parents and accepting them as one's own?
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What is a woman, other than the wife, who agrees to carry the child of another couple to term called?
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What are sexual relations between people who are closely related to each other called?
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What crime involves being married to more than one person at a time?
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What court or religious order declares a marriage never legally existed?
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What is the ending of a marriage by court order referred to as?
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What marriage form only allowed in a few states is created without legal ceremony?
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What type of property is owned by either spouse before marriage?
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What property acquired during a marriage, including joint accounts and real estate, is considered to be owned equally by both spouses called?
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What is property acquired during a marriage that is owned by both husband and wife called?
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What legal agreement between a couple prior to marriage often includes provisions for the disposal of property?
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What court order directs one spouse not to abuse the other spouse or the children?
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What is a written or oral contract outlining how unmarried couples want to deal with their money that is called?
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What legal status allows two persons to establish a relationship that protects many spousal benefits?
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What allows an employee's live-on partner to receive the same benefits as a spouse?
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What is a lawsuit by a woman against a man she claims is the father of her child called?
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What is the freeing of a child from the control of parents called?
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What is a child who stays away from school without permission called?
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What legal rule states that the owner of a car will be liable for damage done by any family member driving the car?
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What refers to the neglect or mistreatment of a child?
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What is the failure of a parent to properly provide for a child called?
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Study Notes
Inheritance and Property Rights
- Palimony allows a spouse to claim inheritance regardless of the will.
- Separate property is defined as property acquired before marriage through gifts or inheritance.
- Marital property refers to assets acquired during marriage, shared equally by spouses.
- Cohabitation agreements establish property and responsibility handling for unmarried couples.
Marriage and Divorce Terminology
- The Defense of Marriage Act defined marriage between one man and one woman but allowed states to set their own rules.
- A prenuptial agreement outlines rights and responsibilities before marriage.
- Divorce legally ends a marriage, while annulment declares a marriage never existed.
- Collaborative divorce involves informal discussions with both parties and their lawyers to resolve issues.
Relationship Dynamics and Abuse
- Spousal abuse is a pattern of violence against an intimate partner.
- Orders of protection legally keep an abuser away from the victim.
- Emotional and physical cruelty are grounds for divorce, highlighting the importance of mental stability in marriages.
Custody and Child Welfare
- Joint custody allows divorced parents equal decision-making rights concerning children.
- The "best interest of the child" doctrine guides custody decisions.
- Temporary legal guardianship involves the state making decisions for children whose parents cannot care for them.
Adoption and Parenting Rights
- Adoption is a legal process that transfers parental rights to adoptive parents.
- Parental rights may be terminated by a court, making children eligible for adoption.
- Laws for parents ensure support responsibilities and protections for children are upheld.
Legal Definitions and Agreements
- A will is a legal document outlining wishes post-death, while a decree is a court's order in legal matters.
- Civil unions grant same-sex couples many traditional marriage rights.
- Domestic partnership laws extend benefits to cohabiting partners.
Miscellaneous Legal Terms
- Common-law marriage is recognized in some states for couples living together who present themselves as married.
- Bigamy is the crime of marrying more than one person simultaneously.
- Paternity suits are legal actions establishing a man's responsibilities as a father.
Child Welfare Issues
- Child abuse encompasses neglect or mistreatment, while child neglect refers to failing to provide basic needs.
- The Family Car Doctrine holds car owners liable for damages caused by family members driving the vehicle.
- Emancipation allows minors to live independently from parental control.
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Test your knowledge on family law terminology with this flashcard quiz based on Street Law chapters 30 and 31. Key terms like palimony and cohabitation agreement will be covered to enhance your understanding of legal concepts in family law.
