LSO Barrister Family Law 2

Question 1

Under the Family Law Act, which asset is excluded from a spouse's net family property?

Accepted Answer

Gifts or inheritances received from third parties during the marriage

Answer

The matrimonial home

Answer

Investment accounts opened during marriage

Answer

Employment income earned during marriage

Question 2

Which Ontario court primarily handles family law matters including uncontested divorces and child protection?

Accepted Answer

Ontario Court of Justice

Answer

Superior Court of Justice - Family Branch

Answer

Divisional Court

Answer

Court of Appeal for Ontario

Question 3

Under section 24 of the Family Law Act, what is the 'matrimonial home' rule regarding possession?

Accepted Answer

Either spouse may apply for exclusive possession regardless of ownership

Answer

The higher-income spouse is entitled to exclusive possession

Answer

The spouse who owns the home has exclusive possession

Answer

The home must be sold upon separation

Question 4

Under the Divorce Act, what are the three grounds for divorce in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Separation for one year, adultery, and physical cruelty

Answer

Adultery, cruelty, and irretrievable breakdown

Answer

Irreconcilable differences, abandonment, and adultery

Answer

Mental cruelty, adultery, and one-year separation

Question 5

In Ontario family law, what is a 'Separation Agreement'?

Accepted Answer

A domestic contract resolving issues such as property, support, and parenting on separation

Answer

A court order dissolving the marriage

Answer

A mandatory mediation document

Answer

A court-approved financial statement

Question 6

Under the Ontario Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017, when is a child considered 'in need of protection'?

Accepted Answer

When the child has suffered or is at risk of suffering physical, sexual, or emotional harm

Answer

When parents are separated

Answer

When the child misses school regularly

Answer

When a parent has a prior criminal record