Quiz 1

1. Why are jurisdiction, venue, and service of process important in a family law matter? (Make sure to define each term in your response)
2. What is subject matter jurisdiction? What Family Law Code gives California Superior Courts exclusive jurisdiction to hear marital dissolutions?
3. Suppose Husband and Wife file a petition for dissolution at the same time in different states. What rule applies to determine which state acquires jurisdictionover the parties, and why?
4. What is the definition of “domicile”, and how does it differ from “residence”?
5. What is the legal effect of a judgment entered in California when neither of the parties is domiciled here?