States have exclusive jurisdiction in which of the following subject matters?
a. Divorce
b. Adoptions
c. Bankruptcy
d. Divorce and adoptions
e. Divorce and bankruptcy
D
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A. ?$10,000 B. $25,000 C. $50,000 D. $250,000
Why do states have consolidated theft statutes, what are examples of the types of theft not included in these statutes, and how is the defendant notified as to what specific charge or penalty the defendant is facing?
What will be an ideal response?
Sallysue married Billybob the month after he graduated from high school and she was still 16 and in tenth grade. They forged Sallysue's mother's consent on the applicable consent form. They lived together for four years and when Sallysue got pregnant, Billybob sought an annulment of their marriage because he said he didn't want to be "saddled with a bunch of screaming kids." Sallysue says if that
is the way he feels she wants out of the marriage too and she will seek an annulment. She meets with Attorney Howell who tells her that she can potentially file for a divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences or for an annulment. Assume that while they have been married they have bought a home, a small boat, and two cars. Billybob has been working with his father in an air conditioning business and earns a good salary. Sallysue has been unable to find a job but has been taking care of and making improvements on the house which is in Billybob's name. Although he gives her a small allowance for groceries etc., Billybob has the only bank account and has managed all their finances since they married. They have filed joint tax returns. Consider the differences between divorce and annulment. Which route should Sallysue pursue considering their specific circumstances? What will the impact be on the parties and the child when it is born?
If a party decides that no material fact is at issue and that the case should be decided as a matter of law, he or she should file a(n) ______________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).