SSL 384–C Flashcards
SSL 384-C What is the sole purpose of notice under this section in proceedings related to child custody, guardianship, or adoption?
a. To inform the person served about the court process
b. To enable the person served to present evidence relevant to the child’s best interests
c. To notify the person about their legal rights d. To request the person’s appearance in court
B
SSL 384-C Who is required to receive notice in proceedings initiated under sections SSL §358-a and §384 involving a child born out-of-wedlock?
a. Only the biological mother of the child
b. Anyone who claims to be related to the child
c. Only the child’s legal guardian
d. Any person who is recorded on the child’s birth certificate as the child’s father
D
SSL 384-C In which of the following cases is notice NOT required to be given to a person in these proceedings?
a. The person has been convicted of a sexual offense
b. The person is the child’s biological father as determined by a court order
c. The person has filed an unrevoked notice of intent to claim paternity
d. The person was married to the child’s mother within 6 months of the child’s birth
A
SSL 384-C When must notice be given to the individuals specified in these proceedings?
a. At least 20 days after the proceeding
b. At least 20 days prior to the proceeding
c. At least 30 days prior to the proceeding
d. At least 10 days after the proceeding
B
SSL 384-C What is the consequence of a person’s failure to appear after receiving notice in these proceedings?
a. They will be fined
b. Their legal rights will be preserved
c. It may result in the transfer or commitment of the child’s care, custody, or guardianship d. They will be automatically granted custody of the child
C
SSL 384-C T/F? Court orders in these proceedings can be overturned if a person properly served with notice chooses not to appear in court.
False
SSL 384-C What must a court have determined in a prior proceeding for court orders in these types of proceedings not to be overturned?
a. The person’s criminal history
b. The person’s financial status
c. That the transfer or commitment of the child’s care, custody, or guardianship to an authorized agency is in the child’s best interests
d. That the child is better off with a different guardian
C
