Marriage Separation and Divorce Quiz

This quiz on marriage, separation and divorce in British Columbia is part of the Marriage Separation and Divorce Lesson Module in Law-Related ESL Lessons. The quiz is an opportunity for a learner to assess their understanding.

1 Family law deals with buying a car.

	TRUE.
	FALSE.

2 When you are married to or living with someone, family law says you are a “spouse”.

	TRUE.
	FALSE.

3 Once you are married to someone, you cannot legally end the marriage.

	TRUE.
	FALSE.

4 Canada recognises marriage certificates as proof of marriage.

	TRUE.
	FALSE.

5 Couples can make agreements at any time.

	TRUE.
	FALSE.

6 You need your spouse’s permission before you can apply for a divorce.

	TRUE.
	FALSE.

7 Choose one of the following words to complete the sentence. Use each word only once.

• move
• divorce
• same
• marriage-like

A means you legally end a marriage.

A spouse is a person in a -sex or opposite-sex relationship.

Spouses include people who live together in a relationship for two years or more.

Couples can make agreements before they in together.

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