Matters Preceding Marriage and Marriage Flashcards

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1
Q

A contract that you enter into before marriage is called a . . .

A

Premarriage/prenuptial agreement

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2
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Most common reason for entering into a prenup is for . . .

A

Contingency planning

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3
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What topical restriction on the prenup?

A

None

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4
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Harry and Wanda are not married. They enter a prenup. They marry. They divorce. W challenges the validity of the prenup at the time of the divorce. H defends the k. What does W have to show to challenge successfully? i.e., what grounds for throwing out a prenup? (2, with the second having +3)

A

Show contract was not voluntary; OR

No financial disclosure by H; no waiver of disclosure by W; no independent knowledge of W of H’s wealth.

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5
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If one party is not represented by counsel, is that enough to question whether a prenup was “voluntary”?

A

Yes

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In PA, is a threat to call off the wedding if the other party does not sign a prenup enough to question that k was voluntary?

A

No

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7
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Any provisions in a prenup relating to children are/aren’t subject to judicial review.

A

Are – always are.

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What are the two ceremonial marriage requirements?

A

Must have a license

Must have a cermony

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9
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Three components to a valid marriage ceremony?

A

Need an officiant

Need a witness

Need an exchange of (solemn) promises

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10
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An exchange of promises is merely required to be _______.

A

Serious

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11
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Common law marriage was abolished in PA as of . . .

A

2005

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