What kind of jurisdiction is needed to dissolve a marriage and to award alimony, child support, and a property division?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


In rem jurisdiction is needed to dissolve a marriage; personal jurisdiction is needed to order alimony, child support, and property division.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Failure or unreasonable delay in complying with a discovery request may lead to sanctions.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Paralegal research on a suppression issue is best done by analyzing

A. parallel cases B. pertinent statutes C. the Constitution D. the Fifth Amendment

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For matters dealing with ________ and ________, the courts always retain jurisdiction and can override a premarital agreement based on the best interests of the children.

What will be an ideal response?

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