Which of the following is a reason you may not be able to use Westlaw or Lexis as a research tool?
a. The case involves Westlaw or Lexis
b. The judge for the case does not approve of Westlaw or Lexis
c. The client cannot afford the cost of their use
d. All of these choices are correct
C
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Ex parte orders, by their very nature, are ________ because the defendant has not had an opportunity to be heard.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The standard of review in which a court gives no deference to the agency decision is called:
a. de novo review b. substantial evidence standard review c. arbitrary, capricious, abuse of discretion standard review d. none of the above; all judicial review is required to offer some minimal level of deference to the agency decision
Joe and Claudia divorced five years ago. Claudia retired last year and receives social security but no pension. Joe retired this year and is receiving social security and a pension that was not mentioned in the parties' separation agreement at the time of their divorce. Claudia tells Joe that she wants half his pension but Joe tells her she is out of luck. He disclosed it and she knew about it at
the time of the divorce and was not given a share. If he is right, this is an example of what can happen when which of the following characteristics of an effective separation agreement is most clearly not satisfied? A) The agreement is comprehensive. B) The terms of the agreement are clearly defined. C) The agreement accurately reflects the parties' intentions. D) The agreement is fair and freely entered.
Which of the following is TRUE of alimony in the contemporary family law context?
A) It is never awarded in the context of a no-fault divorce. B) Its primary purpose is to punish a blameworthy spouse. C) Alimony awards have decreased in number but increased in duration. D) It is viewed primarily as an economic event designed to enable a dependent spouse to obtain skills, enter or reenter the workforce, and become self-sufficient.