Unit 5: Family Law

What happened to the Lovings?

• They both died when they turned 30

• They went to jail for one year

• They weren't able to buy a home

• They got a divorce

If someone wanted to get married and they were under the age of 18, what would they need to obtain?

• Consent from their friends

• Consent from their parents or guardians

• Consent from their religious leaders

• Consent from their school

Children are free from the legal custody and control of their parents.

• truant

• adoption

• emancipation

• divorce

A child who misses too much school without justification is considered a(n):

• truant

• alimony

• emancipated

• separated

A system of licensed families in each state who act as temporary parents for children who cannot live with their families.

• adoption

• foster care

An adult or adult(s) become the legal parent(s) of another person.

• adoption

• foster care

What is it called when the couple decides to live apart (short term or long term)?

• separation

• divorce

What is a court order that legally ends a valid marriage.

• separation

• divorce

What is it called when courts award custody to both parents?

• shared custody

• joint custody

• mutual custody

• same custody

Spousal support or maintenance

• adoption

• alimony

• emancipation

• truancy