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  1. California's domestic violence restraining order process is primarily governed by which statute?

    Answer: California Family Code § 6200 et seq. (Domestic Violence Prevention Act)

    The California Domestic Violence Prevention Act (Family Code § 6200 et seq.) governs the issuance and enforcement of domestic violence restraining orders.

  2. In California paternity proceedings, which test is the definitive method for establishing biological parentage?

    Answer: DNA (genetic) testing

    DNA genetic testing is the scientifically accepted method for conclusively establishing or excluding biological parentage in California paternity proceedings.

  3. Under California Family Code § 2550, how must community property be divided upon dissolution?

    Answer: Equally (50/50) unless both parties agree otherwise

    California Family Code § 2550 requires an equal division of community property upon dissolution unless the parties mutually agree to a different division.

  4. A legal separation in California differs from a dissolution (divorce) primarily in that:

    Answer: Legal separation does not terminate the marital status, so the parties remain legally married

    A legal separation resolves property, support, and custody issues but does not end the marital status; the parties remain legally married and cannot remarry.

  5. California's 'move-away' case law requires a custodial parent wishing to relocate with a child to:

    Answer: Obtain the other parent's written consent or a court order permitting the move

    Under California case law (In re Marriage of LaMusga), a custodial parent must either obtain the other parent's consent or seek a court order before relocating with the child.

  6. A domestic partnership in California is treated for dissolution purposes:

    Answer: The same as marriage, using the same Family Code dissolution procedures

    California law treats registered domestic partnerships essentially the same as marriage; dissolution of a domestic partnership follows the same Family Code procedures.