Assessments

Question 1

Marriages that are not permitted in Florida

Answer 1

Sham marriages, marriage to a minor without parental consent, and Common-Law marriage

Question 2

Issuing a marriage license in Florida

Answer 2

1. 3 day waiting period, unless waived for good cause or if one of the parties is a non-resident
2. common law marriage not recognized, unless if it was entered into prior to 1968 or if it was entered into in another state that recognizes common-law marriages
3. A marriage license will not be issues if at least one spouse is currently married, if it is a sham marriage, or if the parties are too closely related
4. Proxy marriages are not permitted

Question 3

Factors the court takes into consideration when awarding alimony

Answer 3

1. Length of marriage
2. Future responsibilities for minor children of payee spouse
3. Age and health of payor spouse

Question 4

Grounds for divorce in Florida

Answer 4

The marriage is irretrievably broken

Question 5

Annulments in Florida

Answer 5

1. An annulment will affect the legal status of marital children.
2. Failure to seek an annulment in a timely manner after discovering a defect in the marriage can prevent a party from obtaining an annulment.
3. Condonation and ratification are available defenses in an annulment action.

Question 6

Will the remarriage of the payor for alimony automatically terminate duty to pay?

Answer 6

no

Question 7

What type of alimony requires the court to develop a specific and definite plan, such as a budget for expenses?

Answer 7

rehabilitative alimony

Question 8

A child is deemed dependent if the court finds ___________________ that the child has been abandoned, abused, or neglected by the child’s parents.

Answer 8

by a preponderance of the evidence