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[Show more]What is nullity 
A decree was nullity can be used to establish that the formalities for a marriage have not been complied with. Nullity is more on formality when contrasted to marriage which is skewed towards the behaviour of one or more of the parties. (1 Section 27 MCA) 
 
 
 
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A decree was nullity can be used to establish that the formalities for a marriage have not been complied with. Nullity is more on formality when contrasted to marriage which is skewed towards the behaviour of one or more of the parties. (1 Section 27 MCA) 
 
 
 
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Family in a limited sense, signifies father, mother, and children. In a more extensive sense, it comprehends all the individuals who live under the authority of another, and includes the servants of the family. It is also employed to signify all the relations who descend from a common root. 
 
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family law 
Body of law that defines relationships, rights, and duties in the formation, ongoing existence, and dissolution of marriage and other family units. 
 
 
 
What are five major developments that are affecting the practice of family law in the 21st century? 
1. Equality of the sexes 
2. Inc...
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Body of law that defines relationships, rights, and duties in the formation, ongoing existence, and dissolution of marriage and other family units. 
 
 
 
What are five major developments that are affecting the practice of family law in the 21st century? 
1. Equality of the sexes 
2. Inc...
Hyde v Hyde 
Defines marriage as the voluntary union of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others until divorce or death 
 
 
 
Interpretation Act 2003 
Defines monogamous marriage as that which is recognized by the law of the place where it is contracted as the voluntary union of one man...
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Defines marriage as the voluntary union of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others until divorce or death 
 
 
 
Interpretation Act 2003 
Defines monogamous marriage as that which is recognized by the law of the place where it is contracted as the voluntary union of one man...
Marriage 
Legal union of two individuals, with the accompanying obligations and liabillites. 
 
 
 
Gift in Contemplation of Marriage 
Most jurisdictions hold that engagement gifts made in contemplation of marriage and are conditioned upon the subsequent ceremonial marriage taking place. 
 
If the m...
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Legal union of two individuals, with the accompanying obligations and liabillites. 
 
 
 
Gift in Contemplation of Marriage 
Most jurisdictions hold that engagement gifts made in contemplation of marriage and are conditioned upon the subsequent ceremonial marriage taking place. 
 
If the m...
Annulment 
Declaration by the court that a valid marriage never existed despite existence of a marriage license, ceremony, lived together and perhaps had children 
•Nullification of a voidable marriage 
•Determined by facts in existence prior to the marriage [ex. consanguinity relationship, not ...
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Declaration by the court that a valid marriage never existed despite existence of a marriage license, ceremony, lived together and perhaps had children 
•Nullification of a voidable marriage 
•Determined by facts in existence prior to the marriage [ex. consanguinity relationship, not ...
Three phrases that pay with family law for the MEE 
1. irretrievably broken 
2. equitable (distribution - not equality) 
3. 'best interest and welfare of the child' 
 
 
 
solemnization 
having at least two witnesses req at ceremonial marraiges 
 
 
 
ceremonial marriage requirements 
license 
sol...
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1. irretrievably broken 
2. equitable (distribution - not equality) 
3. 'best interest and welfare of the child' 
 
 
 
solemnization 
having at least two witnesses req at ceremonial marraiges 
 
 
 
ceremonial marriage requirements 
license 
sol...
La. C.C. art 1740 Division following substitution of common descendants 
If the common descendants of the spouses and themselves substituted to both or one of the spouses, the property to which the common descendants are entitled shall be divided among them in accordance with the provisions of Chapt...
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If the common descendants of the spouses and themselves substituted to both or one of the spouses, the property to which the common descendants are entitled shall be divided among them in accordance with the provisions of Chapt...
Definition of Marriage 
Defines marriage as a civil institution that proceeds as a civil contract where a man and woman mutually obligate themselves to being husband and wife and to the compliance of the duties that the law such imposes. 
 
 
 
Obergefell, v. Hodges, 135 S.Ct. 2584 (2015). 
Case tha...
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Defines marriage as a civil institution that proceeds as a civil contract where a man and woman mutually obligate themselves to being husband and wife and to the compliance of the duties that the law such imposes. 
 
 
 
Obergefell, v. Hodges, 135 S.Ct. 2584 (2015). 
Case tha...
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 poli...
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Add to cartFamily 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 poli...
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