Family Law Fundamentals
This worksheet introduces grade 7 students to basic concepts of family law, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption.
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Family Law Fundamentals
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer based on your understanding of family law. Good luck!
1. Which of the following is NOT primarily governed by family law?
Marriage
Divorce
Criminal offenses
Child custody
2. What is the legal term for ending a marriage?
Annulment
Separation
Divorce
Engagement
3. The legal process by which a person takes on the parenting of another, usually a child, from that person's biological or legal parent or parents is called .
4. When parents separate, a court may decide on arrangements, determining where the children will live and who makes decisions about their upbringing.
5. Only biological parents have legal rights and responsibilities towards a child.
True
False
6. Family law primarily deals with criminal acts committed within a family.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the difference between legal custody and physical custody of a child.
8. Why is it important for governments to have laws regarding marriage and divorce?
The Harris County Family Law Center is an example of a courthouse that handles family law cases.
9. Based on the image and your understanding, what types of services or issues do you think are addressed in a 'Family Law Center'?
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