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.
D
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________ alimony "reimburses" non-degreed spouse for his or her contribution to the student spouse's acquiring of an advanced degree, which results in an enhanced earning capacity.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Under the Bloody Code, some offenses were punished by exile or ___________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Dr. Jones is a dentist. In removing and filling a cavity in Edna's tooth, Dr. Jones mistakenly drills in the wrong place and creates an unnecessary hole in the tooth (which he fills). In determining whether Dr. Jones was negligent, how will the court define the standard of care?
a. The court will use a reasonable person standard. b. The court will use a reasonable man standard. c. The court will use a reasonableness standard comparing Dr. Jones's conduct to that of other dentists with similar training, education, and experience. d. The court will use a reasonableness standard comparing Dr. Jones's conduct to that of other doctors.
Advertising that misleads consumers, either by unjustified claims concerning a product's performance or by failure to disclose relevant information concerning the product's composition or performance, is called ____.
a. Counter-advertising b. Consumer advertising c. Deceptive advertising d. None of these choices are correct