Tag Archive: Act

Mar
10

New alimony law is bad for women

If Massachusetts' strangely arcane Alimony Reform Act were to become the law of the land, the financial well-being and security of married women could be seriously threatened.

Feb
07

Alimony reform act to take effect soon

It's being called one of the biggest reforms to alimony law in the state.

Sep
29

Massachusetts Alimony Law Limits Payments to Ex-Spouses

Divorcees, second husbands and second wives may find reason to rejoice in Massachusetts. On Monday, Gov. Deval Patrick signed into law the Alimony Reform Act of 2011, a law limiting alimony payments and abolishing most lifetime spousal entitlements. The new law establishes a formula for…

Jun
08

Lawmakers Look To Cap Alimony, Make Divorce Cheaper In Mass.

Local divorce lawyers say the proposed Alimony Reform Act of 2011would dramatically alter how alimony payments are determined in Massachusetts,