3. Rights & Responsibilities Among Spouses

Question 1

What is required for tenancy by entirety & conveyance?

Answer 1

Joint names

Both spouses’ consent => Conveyance

Each spouse controls own property

Question 2

What is spouse’s liability under agency law?

Answer 2

Liable to TPs for other spouse’s purchases for necessary expenses (food, clothing, healthcare)

Question 3

What is spousal abuse order?

Answer 3

All state laws protect victims vs domestic abuse (inside + outside marriage)

Question 4

What is required for alienage of affection? (Tortious interference with marriage)

Answer 4

Genuine marital relationship
Alienated and destroyed love
D’s acts caused loss of love
Proof of damages