Chapter 5 - The Litigation Process - Quiz Questions (pages 285 to 358 of the textbook)

1. What are the three (3) types of actions available when commencing litigation in a family law matter ? (289)

2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of an action for a nullity ? (289)

3. What is a putative spouse and what does the court do to protect such spouses? (293)

4. State the grounds for a void and voidable marriage and the Family Code Sections. (294)

5. What does FC 2551 say about community property rights for putative spouses ? (299)

6. What are the differences between legal separation and dissolution? (300)

7. What conditions must be met for a summary dissolution? (301)

8. What documents do you need to Request to Enter a Default (303)

9. What does CCP Section 412.21 provide as part of the commencement of a Family Code proceeding.

10. Describe what is contained in sections A through E of the informational portion of the petition (310)

11. How does the respondent challenge jurisdiction? What type of motion? What effect does a successful motion have? (319)

12. What is a "default prove up" and what papers must be submitted at the prove up ? (323)

13. What does FC 2337 provide, and why would you "bifurcate the trial"? (332)

14. Why is it a good idea to personally serve the respondent with a copy of the judgment, after the default has been entered? (339)

15. What are two reasons why the courts like to settle family law matters at the pre-trial conference ? (344)

16. What are the qualifications required of a Conciliation Counselor provided in FC 1815? (49)

17. What is the primary distinction between conciliation and mediation in a family law matter? (352)

18. Before the court can order parental counsling, what two findings must it make? (354)


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