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GCSE Law Quiz on Civil Law, created by Ben Davis on 27/03/2016.

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Question 1 of 12

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What case gives us the definition of marriage?

Select one or more of the following:

  • R V Bravda

  • Hyde V Hyde

  • Corbett V Corbett

  • R V Tolson

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Question 2 of 12

1

Two people of the same gender can be married in a church

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 3 of 12

1

What are the requirements of a valid Marriage?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Must be over 18 or have consent of the courts or their parents

  • Must be a man and a man

  • Must be a man and a woman

  • Must marry a close blood relative

  • Must not marry a close blood relative

  • Can be currently married whist marrying someone

  • Can not be already married or you could be charged with Bigamy

  • Formalities are observed

  • Must be aware what is happening

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Question 4 of 12

1

Marriage by banns is the least common method used by the church

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 5 of 12

1

Void marriages are ended by the court.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 6 of 12

1

You can annul a marriage if you fail to have sex

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 7 of 12

1

How long do you have to annul a marriage?

Select one of the following:

  • 1 year

  • 3 years

  • 5 years

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Question 8 of 12

1

A Decree Nisi is the end of the marrage

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 9 of 12

1

What are the legal fact that prove that your marriage has broken down?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Irretrievable breakdown

  • Adultery

  • Unreasonable behaviour

  • Domestic abuse

  • Desertion

  • Irreconcilable differences

  • Absence for two year

  • Absence for five years

  • Absence for seven years

Explanation

Question 10 of 12

1

Mediation is mandatory in divorce

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 11 of 12

1

What can a judge award in a divorce?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Maintenance

  • Child maintenance

  • The Home

  • A lump sum

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Question 12 of 12

1

What does Cann v Cann show us?

Select one of the following:

  • The courts wont change settlements

  • They can change settlements

  • Divorce is not valid if no mediation has taken place

  • Divorce can be revoked

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