Julia and Dave Recently Married and Julia Is Now Stepparent

question 32

Multiple Choice

Julia and Dave recently married and Julia is now stepparent to Dave's 3 children. Dave's ex-wife has physical custody, but he has them every other weekend some holidays, and for 6 weeks in the summer. What is the best advice for Julia?

• A) Expect to take on all the responsibilities of motherhood.
• B) Object to the money going from your budget to the ex-wife.
• C) Understand that the role of a stepmother is rigid and absolute.
• D) Expect to feel like an outsider with little control. Object to the money going from your budget to the ex-wife.

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Definitions:

Exculpatory Clause

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Noncompetition Clause

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