FBBE Florida Family Law 3

Question 1

Under Florida's relocation statute, a parent seeking to move more than 50 miles from the child's principal residence must:

Accepted Answer

Obtain court approval or a written agreement from the other parent before relocating

Answer

Florida's relocation statute requires the relocating parent to obtain either court approval after a hearing or a written, signed agreement from the other parent before moving more than 50 miles.

Question 2

When a Florida court imputes income to a parent for child support purposes, the court considers:

Accepted Answer

The parent's earning capacity based on employment potential, qualifications, and recent work history

Answer

Florida courts impute income based on earning capacity, examining the parent's employment history, education, qualifications, and local job market conditions.

Question 3

A guardian ad litem appointed in a Florida family law proceeding has the primary duty to represent:

Accepted Answer

The best interests of the minor child

Answer

A guardian ad litem is an independent advocate whose role is solely to represent the best interests of the minor child, not either parent.

Question 4

Under Florida adoption law, consent to adoption is generally required from:

Accepted Answer

The birth mother and the legal or putative father whose paternity has been established, with limited exceptions

Answer

Florida requires consent from the birth mother and from the legal father or putative father whose paternity has been established, subject to enumerated statutory exceptions.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the collaborative divorce process in Florida?

Accepted Answer

A voluntary process in which both parties and their attorneys contractually commit to resolving all issues without litigation

Answer

Collaborative divorce is a voluntary, contractually-based dispute resolution process where both parties and counsel commit in writing to resolving all issues outside of court.

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FBBE Florida Family Law 3