If you are thinking about divorce or already going through the process, it is imperative to know everything you can about the divorce laws to be adequately prepared. Of course, you should have the help of an attorney, but making yourself familiar with divorce laws on your own is always a great idea so that you know what to expect, what you can do and can’t do, and what questions you should be asking your attorney or the court. Even if you aren’t going through a divorce, but you pride yourself on knowledge of the law, this quiz could be for you to test yourself on your knowledge of divorce laws. The answer might surprise you!rnChallenge yourself by taking this quiz now and find out how much do you know about divorce laws.
1. Can you file for divorce if both parties are not in agreement with the divorce?
A. Yes you can file even if both are not in agreement.
B. No, you have to both be in agreement.
C. I am not sure.
2. Do you have to file for divorce in the same state you were married in?
A. No, you could file in the state you live in as long as you establish residency.
B. You have to file in the same state your marriage license is in.
C. I don’t know.
3. Do you have to state a reason for filing the divorce?
A. No, not necessarily.
B. Yes.
C. I don’t know.
4. Can you ask for child support, custody, or spousal support before the divorce is actually finalized?
A. Yes.
B. No.
C. I don’t know.
5. Who has to serve the spouse with the divorce paperwork?
A. The filing spouse and/or their attorney
B. The court
C. Someone else
6. If you are served divorce papers, are you required to do anything?
A. Reply to the petition for divorce
B. Wait for a court date
C. Get a lawyer
7. Could you dispute anything in the divorce paperwork?
A. Yes. You can dispute any issue you don’t agree with or the grounds for divorce if they are claiming you are at fault for the divorce
B. Property or custody
C. No you can’t until you get to court
8. How can you negotiate the terms of the divorce regarding your children, property, assets, etc.?
A. You could come up with a mutual agreement with your spouse or schedule a divorce trial for the judge to decide.
B. You let the judge decide when you get to court.
C. You can come up with an agreement with your spouse before going to court.
9. Who drafts the final judgment?
A. An attorney or a judge
B. Only a judge
C. Only an attorney
10. How do you know when your divorce is final?
A. Judgement of divorce or divorce decree is signed by a judge and filed with the court
B. When we have our final court hearing
C. When my attorney tells me
