Part 6: Self-test Questions

Domestic Abuse

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. Alice seeks advice about violence she suffers from her son, David. Alice is 69 years old and has gone to live with David after retiring. David shouts and belittles her constantly. Last night they had a row about the fact that Alice would not give David any money and David punched her twice in the face. Alice wishes to know her legal and non-legal options. Please select all that apply.

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. Matthew and Jane are married and have two teenage children, Sam and Olivia. Matthew was previously married to Helena and Jane has a child, Angela, from a previous relationship with David. Olivia has been dating Keith for about six months and Sam has recently moved in with his girlfriend, Vera.
Which of the following is incorrect?

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. Which of the following is correct?

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. What three things under s42(5) must the court consider when deciding whether to grant a non-molestation order?

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. Madhuri seeks advice about an occupation order. Madhuri lives with her partner, Neil, in Neil's house. Neil is the sole legal owner but Madhuri paid 50% of the deposit for the property. Madhuri wishes to know which section of the Family Law Act 1996 (FLA 1996) she should use.
Which is correct?

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. Kelly lives with Craig and their son, Francis, aged 2 years old. Kelly works 6 hours a week as a dinner lady and Craig has a full-time job as a school caretaker. The couple live in a jointly rented property, although Craig has access to a small flat at the school, which is too small for the whole family. Craig insisted that the couple live a long distance from Kelly's family, whom he does not like. Craig has been violent towards Kelly since the birth of Francis and she thinks that Craig is jealous of the attention Kelly gives to the child. Last night, Craig punched Kelly in the face and threw her out of the house. Kelly seeks advice on obtaining an occupation order.
Which of the following is correct?

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. Maisie moved in with her girlfriend, Lucy, three months ago. Lucy also has a small cottage in Wiltshire, although Maisie has never been there. Maisie is a student and relies upon her student loans to survive but has a small income from her old flat, which she lets to a friend. Lucy is an artist working from home and has a small income. Maisie finds that Lucy becomes jealous of her and is verbally abusive if Maisie stays out late at nights. Please select all that apply.

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. Sam is living with Martin and has done for about a year. Martin was initially very charming but Sam began to notice that Martin was keeping a check on him and was becoming jealous of him. Martin became worried about Sam when Sam started to forbid him to go out or to meet his friends. A couple of weeks ago Sam and Martin had a row and Martin held a knife to Sam's throat and tried to strangle him. Martin was very apologetic afterwards and promised that he would never do anything like that again. Last night Martin accused Sam of having an affair and attacked him. Sam suffered a broken arm and required stitches to his face. Sam is very afraid that Martin will attack him again if he has to wait to apply for an order.
Which of the following is correct?

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. Miriam obtains a non-molestation order and an occupation order against Felix. The occupation order has a power of arrest attached to it. The terms of the non-molestation order is to refrain from harassing, molesting and pestering Miriam and the occupation order states that Felix must not return to the property. That night, Felix smashes a window, shouts threats to Miriam but runs off when a neighbour comes to see what is happening. Miriam also receives a number of abusive text messages from Felix.
Which is incorrect?

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. Tamsin and Fraser are married. Fraser suspects Tamsin of having an affair and has violently assaulted her twice in the last month. Tamsin does not take any steps to protect herself until Fraser assaults her when Tamsin has their small daughter in her arms. Their daughter has a bruised face. Fraser telephoned Tamsin last night and threatened to kill her. Tamsin applies for a non-molestation order and an occupation order without notice.
Which of the following is correct?

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. You are a trainee solicitor in a family seat. You have been asked to compile the documentation for an application for a non-molestation order and prepare to issue proceedings. Your principal asks you to compile a list of documents and other requirements.
Which of the following is NOT required?

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. You are a trainee solicitor in a family seat. You have issued an application for an occupation order and a non-molestation order. You have to consider who you would potentially have to serve the application on.
Which is CORRECT?

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. The Protection from Harassment Act 1997 may assist those who are not 'associated persons' under the Family Law Act 1996.
Which of the following is incorrect?

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. Alison works in a busy sandwich shop, which has a high volume of customers. Alison tries to be friendly to each customer and one, Frank, asks her out for a drink. Alison meets Frank for a couple of hours after work but tells him that she doesn't think she wishes to see him again. After that Alison receives many texts and emails from Frank calling her very upsetting and abusive names. Frank has also started to follow Alison home from work and last night Frank shouted threats to Alison when she was out with her friends. Alison wishes to know if she can take steps to protect herself.
Which of the following is incorrect?

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