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Chapter 18
Define the following vocabulary terms
Lesson 18-1 Page 263-268
Marriage:
Common-Law Marriage:
Marital Consortium:
Adoption:
Prenuptial Agreement:
What are the legal consequences of consensual premarital sexual intercourse that results
in pregnancy?
What is the status of gifts given when there is a binding contract to marry?
What are the legal duties of parenthood?
How does the law affect of premarital and marital relationships?
What are the uses of prenuptial agreements?
Lesson 18-2 Page 269-273
Annulment:
Voidable Marriage:
Bigamist:
Divorce:
Dissolution:
No-fault Divorce:
Separation:
Child Custody:
Child Support:
Alimony:
What are the major differences between a voidable marriage and void marriage?
What factors does a judge consider when distributing property in a divorce?
What topics are usually covered in a separation agreement?