CP CP Family Law 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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California Penal Code § 422

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California Code of Civil Procedure § 527

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California Welfare and Institutions Code § 300

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

DNA (genetic) testing

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Blood type comparison

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Physical resemblance testimony

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Hospital birth certificate

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Equally (50/50) unless both parties agree otherwise

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Based on each spouse's contribution to the marriage

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According to the judge's equitable discretion

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Based on the length of the marriage

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Legal separation is faster to obtain than a divorce

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Legal separation requires fault grounds

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Legal separation automatically converts to divorce after two years

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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File a notice with the Department of Child Support Services

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Only notify the other parent by email

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Pay for the non-custodial parent's travel expenses

Question 6

A domestic partnership in California is treated for dissolution purposes:

Accepted Answer

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

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Under a separate simplified process requiring no court involvement

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Only through mediation, not court proceedings

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As a contract dispute in civil court