Preview Questions Family Lawyer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How does a Family Lawyer draft a temporary custody agreement in the event of an emergency custody situation, and what steps must be taken to ensure it is legally enforceable?

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The agreement should specify the temporary custodial arrangements and ensure it complies with state laws, and the lawyer should file it with the court

The agreement is automatically enforceable without a court hearing

The agreement should only address visitation, not full custody

Temporary custody agreements do not need to be filed with the court

Question 2: How should a Family Lawyer handle the division of marital debt in a divorce case, particularly when the debt is primarily in one spouse's name but was incurred for family purposes?

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Only the spouse who incurred the debt is responsible for it

Debt incurred for family purposes is not divided at all

Marital debt is generally divided equitably, regardless of whose name is on the debt, and the lawyer must ensure this division is fair and consistent with state law

Marital debt is only divided if it is in both spouses' names

Question 3: How does the "tender years doctrine" affect child custody decisions?

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It mandates that children under a certain age be placed with their siblings

It automatically grants custody to fathers for children under the age of five

It requires that children always stay in the same custody arrangement until they are 18

It traditionally favored mothers in custody cases involving young children, though it is less commonly applied today

Question 4: How does a court typically address the issue of child support in a shared custody arrangement?

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Child support is not required in shared custody cases because both parents provide equally for the child

The parent with the greater income is required to pay child support regardless of time spent with the child

Child support is equally split, regardless of parental income or time spent with the child

Child support is determined based on the relative incomes of the parents, with adjustments made for the time each parent spends with the child

Question 5: How does the court assess a parent's "fitness" in cases involving allegations of domestic violence?

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The court considers whether the allegations of domestic violence have affected the child's safety or emotional well-being when determining custody

Fitness is assessed solely based on the parent's ability to financially provide for the child

The court disregards allegations unless there is a criminal conviction for domestic violence

The court assumes the parent accused of domestic violence is unfit and automatically grants full custody to the other parent

Question 6: How does "collaborative law" apply in family law mediation and negotiation?

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Collaborative law requires both parties to go to court if mediation fails

Collaborative law prohibits lawyers from participating in negotiations

Collaborative law requires the mediator to make final decisions

Collaborative law encourages both parties to work together with their attorneys and professionals to find a mutually agreeable resolution