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No- fault divorce has_______________?

Correct answer: B. all but eliminated alimony and somewhat decreased the average child support award

  • A. left alimony awards intact
  • B. all but eliminated alimony and somewhat decreased the average child support award
  • C. increased child support requirements
  • D. increased both alimony and child support awards for the first few year after divorce

Explanation

No-fault divorce removed the requirement to prove marital wrongdoing and generally reduced the bargaining basis for alimony; studies also found downward pressure on average child-support awards in the period described. It did not increase both forms of support or leave alimony fully unchanged.

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