Family Law

Question 1

Divisible Divorce Doctrine

Answer 1

a court may have sufficient jurisdiction to grant a divorce but lack such jurisdiction in other divorce related matters such as property division.

Question 2

Divorce Jurisdiction

If a court has PJ over one spouse then,

Answer 2

If a court has PJ over one spouse, then can grant a divorce.

Question 3

Child Custody Modification PJ

Answer 3

Governed by UIFSA. Can be established by personal service in state, consent, past resident w/ child, sex in state

Question 4

Child Support PJ Modification

Answer 4

Another state can not modify a child support order if the original state still has jurisdiction, unless the parties no longer reside in the state or the parties consent.

Question 5

Child Custody PJ

Answer 5

UCCJEA to prevent jurisdictional disputes in child custody matters. A court has SJ if it is the child’s home state or was the child’s home state in the last 6 months. if that test doesnt work than significant connection.

Question 6

Child support PJ

Answer 6

A court has PJ under the UIFSA, can be established by service, past residency, personal service in state, consent, past resident w/ child, sex in state

Question 7

When a marriage license not be issued

Answer 7

• a party is already married
• parties are two closely related
• marriage is a sham
• parties are incapable of understanding the acts

Question 8

when can a marriage be annuled

Answer 8

• prior existing marriage
• incest
• mental incapacity
• age
• lack of intent

Question 8

3 valid ways to end a marriage

Answer 8

• death
• divorce
• anulment