Child Support and Divorce
This quiz will test your knowledge on the topic of Child Support and Divorce.
Questions
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by courts when determining child support?
- The income of both parents
- The child's age and needs
- The child's standard of living
- The number of children the parents have together
In most states, what is the minimum age at which a child can be emancipated?
- 16
- 18
- 21
- There is no minimum age for emancipation
Which of the following is NOT a type of child support order?
- Fixed amount
- Percentage of income
- Split custody
- Hybrid
What is the purpose of a child support order?
- To ensure that both parents contribute to the financial support of their child
- To punish the parent who is not the primary caregiver
- To give the primary caregiver financial leverage over the other parent
- To discourage parents from getting divorced
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by courts when determining the amount of child support to be paid?
- The income of both parents
- The child's age and needs
- The child's standard of living
- The cost of raising a child in the state where the child lives
What is the most common type of child support order?
- Fixed amount
- Percentage of income
- Split custody
- Hybrid
Which of the following is NOT a way to enforce a child support order?
- Wage garnishment
- Tax refund intercept
- Passport denial
- Driver's license suspension
What is the maximum amount of child support that can be ordered?
- There is no maximum amount
- The amount is determined by the court
- The amount is determined by the state
- The amount is determined by the parents
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of failing to pay child support?
- Wage garnishment
- Tax refund intercept
- Jail time
- Loss of visitation rights
What is the best way to resolve a dispute over child support?
- Go to court
- Hire a lawyer
- Mediate
- Negotiate directly with the other parent
Which of the following is NOT a type of custody arrangement?
- Sole custody
- Joint custody
- Split custody
- Physical custody
What is the difference between legal custody and physical custody?
- Legal custody gives the parent the right to make decisions about the child's upbringing, while physical custody gives the parent the right to have the child live with them
- Legal custody gives the parent the right to have the child live with them, while physical custody gives the parent the right to make decisions about the child's upbringing
- Legal custody and physical custody are the same thing
- There is no difference between legal custody and physical custody
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by courts when determining custody?
- The child's age and maturity
- The child's relationship with each parent
- The child's wishes
- The parents' financial resources
What is the most common type of custody arrangement?
- Sole custody
- Joint custody
- Split custody
- Physical custody
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of joint custody?
- It allows both parents to have a say in the child's upbringing
- It gives the child the opportunity to have a relationship with both parents
- It can help to reduce conflict between the parents
- It can save money on child care costs