Chapter 1 Self-test questions

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. Which of these statements best describes the relationship between family law and family practices?

Family practices are entirely based on the way the law regulates families. correct incorrect

In many cases, a range of potential legal outcomes are possible depending on the family practices involved because of the discretion the courts have to consider a range of factors. correct incorrect

The aim of family law is to legally regulate every conceivable form of family practice. correct incorrect

Family law invariably adopts a rigid legal framework based on inflexible legal rules. correct incorrect

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. Which of the following are examples of the discretion that the family courts have? Please select all that apply.

The discretion to determine the weight to give to various aspects of the welfare checklist in deciding what is in the best interest of the child correct incorrect

The discretion to decide the requirements of a valid marriage correct incorrect

The discretion to decide who the law recognises as the legal parent of a child correct incorrect

The discretion to decide how assets should be divided following divorce correct incorrect

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. A system of family law that incorporates a considerable degree of discretion promotes legal certainty but is not very flexible.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Which of the following are examples of how family law encourages parties to exercise their autonomy and negotiate arrangements for their family? Please select all that apply

The law allows parties to create legally binding pre-conception agreements deciding who will be the legal parents of a child on birth correct incorrect

The removal of public funding for the majority of private family law litigants is intended to encourage parties to agree arrangements themselves correct incorrect

Individuals are encouraged to make their own child maintenance arrangements correct incorrect

Pre-nuptial agreements about the division of financial assets on divorce are legally binding correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements accurately describe a child's right to private and family life under article 8 of the ECHR? Please select all that apply.

This right is absolute and cannot be deviated from correct incorrect

The child's rights under article 8 may trump the article 8 rights of the adults involved correct incorrect

A child does not have article 8 rights independent of those of their parents correct incorrect

The child's article 8 rights may be infringed in accordance with the law if necessary and proportionate correct incorrect