Family Law Unit One Exam 2023 with correct answers

Family law has undergone a transformation over the past fifty years that includes all but which one of the following? a. a decreased emphasis on fault as a basis for divorce b. an increased emphasis on alternative dispute resolution c. a decrease in federal regulation of family law and policy d. a trend towards gender neutrality in several family law areas such as child custody and spousal support c. a decrease in federal regulation of family law and policy A paralegal may perform which one of the following tasks? a. decide whether or not to accept a case b. establish a fee c. sign a pleading d. draft motions for temporary orders and other forms of relief d. draft motions for temporary orders and other forms of relief A paralegal may do all BUT which one of the following under the supervision of an attorney? a. represent a client before a divorce court b. draft discovery requests c. conduct or participate in client interviews d. assist with preparation of trial materials a. represent a client before a divorce court Which of the following statements is true a. although some kinds of cases can now be filed electronically in some states, family law courts do not permit electronic filing b. technology helps family law attorneys and their clients by allowing them to destroy electronic evidence that would harm their cases c. motions may be needed to preserve evidence when there is a strong likelihood that necessary electronic documents may be altered or destroyed prior to production d. computer forensics experts are used in criminal but not family law cases c. motions may be needed to preserve evidence when there is a strong likelihood that necessary electronic documents may be altered or destroyed prior to production Which of the following statements is true with respect to billing for paralegal services? a. paralegals are required to keep track of the time they spend working on individual client files as there must be documentation of the time they spending each case b. fees for paralegal services are routinely set at the same rate as the supervising attorney c. attorneys can only charge for the legal services they personally provide and cannot charge clients for services performed by paralegals because they are not attorneys d. attorneys can split legal fees with paralegals a. paralegals are required to keep track of the time they spend working on individual client files as there must be documentation of the time they spending each case Which of the following would least likely constitute a conflict of interest for a family law paralegal a. buying home insurance from a client's father b. dating a client c. working on a child support case for a male client when the paralegal previously working for an attorney representing the ma's ex wife in their divorce d. borrowing money from a client a. buying home insurance from a client's father