ID Bar Family Law 2

Question 1

In Idaho custody proceedings, what is the primary standard courts apply when making custody determinations?

Accepted Answer

The best interests of the child

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The primary caretaker presumption

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Equal parenting time for both parents

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The preference of the child if over age 12

Question 2

Under Idaho law, how does a court treat a child's expressed preference regarding custody arrangements?

Accepted Answer

It is one factor the court may consider regardless of the child's age

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It is binding on the court once the child reaches age 14

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It is irrelevant in custody proceedings until the child reaches age 16

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It controls the custody outcome if the child is at least 12 years old

Question 3

Idaho's child support guidelines use which model to calculate each parent's support obligation?

Accepted Answer

The income shares model

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The percentage of obligor's income model

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The Melson formula

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The flat-rate equal contribution model

Question 4

Under Idaho law, spousal maintenance (alimony) awards are best characterized as:

Accepted Answer

Discretionary and based on factors such as financial need and the other spouse's ability to pay

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Automatic in marriages that lasted over ten years

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Permanent unless the receiving spouse voluntarily waives the award

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Capped at thirty percent of the paying spouse's gross monthly income

Question 5

In Idaho, a parent who wishes to relocate with a minor child to another state generally must:

Accepted Answer

Obtain the written consent of the other parent or court approval before relocating

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Simply provide thirty days' written notice to the other parent before relocating

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File a new custody action in the destination state before relocating

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Wait until the child's current custody order expires before relocating

Question 6

Under Idaho law, parental rights may be terminated by a court when:

Accepted Answer

The court finds statutory grounds and determines termination is in the child's best interests

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Both parents mutually agree to termination in a notarized writing

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A parent has been continuously incarcerated for more than one year

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The child requests termination after reaching age 14

Question 7

Which of the following factors is NOT among those enumerated in Idaho Code § 32-717 for a best-interests-of-the-child custody analysis?

Accepted Answer

The financial net worth of each parent

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The nature of the child's relationship with each parent

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The physical and mental health of all individuals involved

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The need for continuity and stability in the child's care