CILEx L3 Family Law

Question 1

Under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, what is the sole ground for divorce?

Accepted Answer

Irretrievable breakdown of marriage

Answer

Adultery

Answer

Unreasonable behaviour

Answer

Desertion for two years

Question 2

Which Act introduced 'no-fault' divorce in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020

Answer

Family Law Act 1996

Answer

Matrimonial Causes Act 1973

Answer

Civil Partnership Act 2004

Question 3

What minimum period of separation (with respondent's consent) could support irretrievable breakdown under the MCA 1973 before the 2020 reforms?

Accepted Answer

Two years

Answer

One year

Answer

Three years

Answer

Five years

Question 4

Which court has jurisdiction to hear divorce proceedings in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

Family Court

Answer

Crown Court

Answer

County Court

Answer

High Court only

Question 5

Under the Civil Partnership Act 2004, what is the equivalent of divorce for civil partners?

Accepted Answer

Dissolution

Answer

Annulment

Answer

Judicial separation

Answer

Nullity

Question 6

What does a 'conditional order' (formerly decree nisi) signify in divorce proceedings?

Accepted Answer

The court is satisfied the applicant is entitled to divorce but it is not yet finalised

Answer

The marriage is finally ended

Answer

All financial matters have been resolved

Answer

The parties have agreed to reconcile

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a ground for nullity of marriage under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973?

Accepted Answer

The parties have been separated for five years

Answer

The marriage was not consummated due to incapacity

Answer

Either party was under 16 at the time of marriage

Answer

The parties are within the prohibited degrees of relationship