CP CP Family Law 2

Question 1

Which California Family Code section establishes the guidelines for calculating child support?

Accepted Answer

California Family Code § 4050 et seq.

Answer

California Family Code § 2550

Answer

California Family Code § 721

Answer

California Family Code § 3900

Question 2

Spousal support (alimony) in California is formally known as:

Accepted Answer

Spousal support

Answer

Maintenance

Answer

Alimony

Answer

Palimony

Question 3

Under the 'ten-year rule' in California family law, a marriage of long duration (10+ years) affects spousal support by:

Accepted Answer

Requiring the court to retain jurisdiction over spousal support indefinitely

Answer

Automatically entitling the supported spouse to permanent support

Answer

Doubling the child support obligation

Answer

Triggering mandatory mediation

Question 4

A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) in a California divorce is used to:

Accepted Answer

Divide a retirement plan between divorcing spouses without tax penalty

Answer

Transfer real property from one spouse to another

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Establish child custody arrangements

Answer

Freeze community bank accounts pending trial

Question 5

In California, a prenuptial agreement is enforceable if, among other requirements:

Accepted Answer

Both parties had independent counsel or voluntarily waived counsel in writing after seven days

Answer

It is signed at the wedding ceremony with two witnesses

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It is notarized within 30 days of the wedding

Answer

Only the wealthier spouse signs it

Question 6

Which California form is used to request temporary child or spousal support during a pending dissolution?

Accepted Answer

FL-300 (Request for Order)

Answer

FL-100

Answer

FL-180 (Judgment)

Answer

FL-320 (Responsive Declaration)