KY Bar Family Law 2

Question 1

Under Kentucky law, what is the sole ground for dissolution of marriage?

Accepted Answer

Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage

Answer

Adultery

Answer

Abandonment for one year

Answer

Cruel and inhuman treatment

Question 2

Before a Kentucky court may enter a decree of dissolution, the parties must have lived apart for at least how long?

Accepted Answer

60 days

Answer

30 days

Answer

6 months

Answer

1 year

Question 3

To file for dissolution in Kentucky, at least one spouse must have resided in the state for how long before filing?

Accepted Answer

180 days

Answer

90 days

Answer

6 weeks

Answer

1 year

Question 4

In Kentucky, how is marital property divided upon dissolution?

Accepted Answer

In just proportions without regard to marital misconduct

Answer

Equally, 50/50 in all cases

Answer

Based primarily on which spouse holds title

Answer

In proportion to each spouse's fault in the breakdown

Question 5

Which of the following is classified as marital property in Kentucky?

Accepted Answer

The increase in value of a premarital asset attributable to a spouse's efforts during the marriage

Answer

Property acquired by gift to one spouse during the marriage

Answer

Property inherited by one spouse during the marriage

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Property excluded by a valid prenuptial agreement

Question 6

What presumption does KRS 403.190 create regarding property acquired during the marriage?

Accepted Answer

It is presumed marital regardless of how title is held

Answer

It is presumed to belong to the titled spouse

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It is presumed nonmarital unless jointly titled

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It is presumed to be held as community property

Question 7

In Kentucky, a court may award maintenance only if the seeking spouse:

Accepted Answer

Lacks sufficient property to meet reasonable needs and cannot support himself or herself through appropriate employment

Answer

Was not at fault in the breakdown of the marriage

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Was married for at least ten years

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Has custody of at least one minor child