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nautica902

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Jonathan was ordered to pay alimony. He got a little behind on his payments and now wants to get those back payments modified. The court will probably ____ this request, because ____.
 
  a. Deny; arrearages are generally not modifiable.
  b. Grant; arrearages burden his ability to make current payments.
  c. Deny; the recipient spouse has no vested property right in those missed payments.
  d. Grant; Jonathan can't be penalized for his failure to comply.

Question 2

Some states require courts to appoint a guardian ad litem or a GAL. The obligation of this appointee would be to do which of the following?
 
  a. Protect the best interests of the child
  b. Protect and represent the custodial spouse
  c. Protect and represent the noncustodial spouse
  d. Bring a countersuit on behalf of the child



mcomstock09

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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