Across
- 6. grandparents and other relatives raise children instead of parents (2 words no spaces)
- 9. noncustodial parent pays these type of payments for the kids (2 words no spaces)
- 11. when one spouse leaves and doesn't come back
- 12. number of months of separation required in a covenant divorce
- 13. when one spouse has a mental illness
- 14. type of custody awarded to both parents (2 words no spaces)
- 16. in a "no fault" divorce, one spouse needs to show that there are _______ differences
- 17. a separation agreement becomes legally enforceable when it is _____
Down
- 1. most states require a couple to do this prior to divorce
- 2. noncustodial parent is given ____ rights
- 3. when one spouse cheats on another
- 4. payments made by one spouse directly to the other spouse (not for kids necessarily)
- 5. divorce where a person represents themselves (2 words no spaces)
- 7. a marriage counselor explores reasons for problems and finds ____
- 8. type of cruelty done by a spouse that involves bodily injury
- 10. "tender years doctrine" believes that children are better off with their _____
- 15. type of cruelty done by a spouse that has to do with the mind
