Скачать или смотреть 50. The Intersection of Family and Corporate Law, A beginner level Legal English ESL comprehension

Activity 1

Listen to the audio and complete the sentences with the missing words:

1. The couple had been married for ______ years.
2. The wife wanted a fair share of the ______.
3. The husband agreed to take on the ______ because he would keep the business.
4. The family home was near their ______.
5. The lawyer felt it was ______ to find a solution that worked for everyone.

Activity 2

First, read the following statements.
Second, Listen to the audio.
Finally, Say if the below statements are true or false:

1. The couple was married for five years.
2. The wife wanted to keep the business.
3. The lawyer reviewed the business accounts carefully.
4. The company had no debts to divide.
5. The husband agreed to take full ownership of the business.
6. The wife wanted the family home.
7. The family home was far from the children’s school.
8. The lawyer did not talk to the couple about their priorities.
9. The husband took on the company’s debts.
10. The lawyer felt satisfied after the agreement was finalized.