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Social Science Clinic => Law and Politics => Topic started by: jerry coleman on Aug 3, 2018
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Laura is separated from her husband, Josh, who is serving a five year sentence in prison for possession and intent to distribute drugs. They have a three year old daughter and a two-year old son. Laura hires a lawyer and tells her she doesn't think Josh has much money but that she needs child support. The lawyer is likely to tell Laura which one of the following?
A) As the custodial parent, Laura can apply for public assistance and she will automatically be referred for services to the state's IV-D agency.
B) Custodial parents who are not receiving public assistance are ineligible for IV-D services.
C) Parties like Laura who have private attorneys are ineligible for IV-D assistance.
D) Josh will not be ordered to pay any child support because he is in prison.
Question 2
In the event of bankruptcy of a spouse owing child support, the child support obligation is
A) discharged.
B) not discharged.
C) reduced.
D) increased.
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Answer to Question 1
A
Answer to Question 2
B
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