Family Law (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of family law?
What is the primary purpose of family law?
To safeguard rights & wellbeing of family
What do the Family Law (Maintenance) Acts 1976 establish?
What do the Family Law (Maintenance) Acts 1976 establish?
Legal obligation for financial support
What can happen if someone fails to comply with a maintenance order?
What can happen if someone fails to comply with a maintenance order?
Court enforcement & potential imprisonment
What consent is needed to sell the family home under the 1976 Act?
What consent is needed to sell the family home under the 1976 Act?
Written consent from both spouses
Does Family Home Protection apply if only one spouse's name is on the deeds?
Does Family Home Protection apply if only one spouse's name is on the deeds?
Yes, both spouses have rights
Which act significantly strengthened domestic violence protections?
Which act significantly strengthened domestic violence protections?
Domestic Violence Act 2018
How long can a safety order last?
How long can a safety order last?
Up to 5 years
What does a barring order require?
What does a barring order require?
Perpetrator leaves home & can't return
How quickly can a protection order be granted in emergencies?
How quickly can a protection order be granted in emergencies?
Within 24 hours
What does the Childcare Act 1991 prioritise?
What does the Childcare Act 1991 prioritise?
Best interests of the child
What is a care order under the Childcare Act?
What is a care order under the Childcare Act?
Child under Child & Family Agency care
What happens with a supervision order?
What happens with a supervision order?
Child stays home with agency monitoring