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

Question

1. The health of a party can be relevant to many issues in a divorce case, such as the need to pay
for future medical expenses, the need for alimony, the ability to care for a child, and the
capacity to understand agreements signed before and during the marriage.
2. Client representation in family law cases requires a presentation of options to the client and
not simply a carrying out of the legal solution the client initially asks for.
3. Try to avoid taking calls during the interview and do not handle or look at any electronic devices
(e.g., iPhone) during the interview even if the client decides to use his or her own devices.
4. To encourage attentive listening, do not take notes during the first interview of a client.
5. Red flags about the client that an interviewer should bring to the attention of the supervising
attorney include vengefulness, inconsistency with the facts, not answering questions, and
unrealistic objectives.

Answer 1

1. True
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True