PPC1 Family Law Practice Questions - Law Society of Ireland Professional Practice Course 1 - Family Law Exam - PPC1 Family Law Practice Questions - Law Society of Ireland Professional Practice Course 1

Question 1

Under the Civil Registration Act 2004, what is the statutory minimum notification period that parties must give to a Registrar of Marriages before their intended wedding date?

14 days' notice 30 days' notice 3 months' notice 6 months' notice

Correct Answer:

3 months' notice

Question 2

Which of the following correctly describes the minimum legal age to marry in Ireland, following the commencement of the Domestic Violence Act 2018?

16 years, provided parental consent is obtained 16 years, with a court order from the Circuit Family Court 18 years, with no exceptions or court exemptions available 18 years, except for members of the Traveller community who can marry at 16

Correct Answer:

18 years, with no exceptions or court exemptions available

Question 3

If a person marries their deceased spouse's sibling, what is the status of the marriage under Irish law?

The marriage is void due to the impediment of affinity. The marriage is voidable by application to the High Court. The marriage is valid, as affinity restrictions between siblings-in-law were abolished. The marriage is valid only if canonical permission is granted by a religious authority.

Correct Answer:

The marriage is valid, as affinity restrictions between siblings-in-law were abolished.

Question 4

Which of the following constitutes an impediment that renders a marriage void ab initio under Irish law?

The temporary intoxication of one party during the ceremony A subsisting valid marriage or civil partnership of either party The incurable impotency of either party at the time of the ceremony One party entering the marriage solely to obtain residency status

Correct Answer:

A subsisting valid marriage or civil partnership of either party

Question 5

What is the primary legal distinction between a void marriage and a voidable marriage in Ireland?

A void marriage requires a decree from the Circuit Court to dissolve it, whereas a voidable marriage does not. A void marriage is valid until it is challenged, whereas a voidable marriage is invalid from its inception. A void marriage has no legal existence from the outset and requires no court decree to invalidate it, whereas a voidable marriage is valid until a decree of nullity is granted. A void marriage can be ratified by the subsequent cohabitation of the parties, whereas a voidable marriage cannot.

Correct Answer:

A void marriage has no legal existence from the outset and requires no court decree to invalidate it, whereas a voidable marriage is valid until a decree of nullity is granted.

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