Match each term with its definition.

A. a form of low-cost divorce enacted by a number of states
B. helps parents in the collection of child support
C. a no-fault basis for divorce
D. couples choosing to live together without marriage
E. a method of resolving disputes without resorting to a trial
F. families combined in subsequent marriages
G. permits an ex-spouse to continue medical coverage under an employee's plan
H. litigants seeking a jurisdiction that requires a shorter period of residency
I. a team approach to divorce dispute resolution
J. a term that refers to the fact that only state courts can hear family cases


A. Simplified divorce procedure
B. Child support enforcement amendments
C. Irreconcilable differences
D. Cohabitation
E. ADR
F. Blended families
G. COBRA
H. Migratory divorce
I. Collaborative lawyering
J. Exclusive jurisdiction

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