Family Law Quiz

What is bigamy?

• Getting married without a priest

• Living with a partner before marriage

• Marrying more than one person while already legally married

• Having children out of wedlock

What is the minimum legal age for marriage without parental consent in most Caribbean territories?

• 14

• 15

• 18

• 21

What is the purpose of family law?

• To manage elections

• To regulate government taxes

• To protect the rights and responsibilities within family relationships

• To run private schools

Family law is a branch of law that deals with _______________.

• punishment of criminals

• rules related to family relationships

• housing disputes

• trade agreements

Maintenance law ensures that _______________.

• only fathers get custody

• children and spouses receive financial support

• people can avoid taxes

• courts never interfere with families

One effect of domestic violence in a family is _______________.

• increased income

• emotional and physical harm

• better communication

• legal immunity

Match the term to its meaning: Custody →

• Support paid to a former spouse

• Legal responsibility for the care of a child

• Financial punishment

• Adult criminal sentencing

Match the term to its meaning: Maintenance →

• Legal right to live in the country

• Financial support for a child or spouse

• Legal right to vote

• Right to form a political party

Match the offence to the definition: Bigamy →

• Not voting in an election

• Being married to more than one person at the same time

• Attending school without permission

• Moving to another island

Which of the following statements about domestic violence is TRUE?

• It only affects women

• It is not taken seriously by courts

• It is punishable under family law

• It is legal in some families