Panama City- Broken families across the state had their eyes glued on Tallahassee this past legislative session. Many were hoping for change to Florida's alimony laws. But a reform bill failed to get enough support, and now the ongoing battle continues.
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Apr
29
Group Wants To Reform New Jersey’s Alimony Laws
Divorced men in Florida were disappointed, last month, when an alimony reform bill failed to make it through the state legislature. But alimony reform efforts continue in many states, including New Jersey.
Apr
29
Calif. lawmakers vote to bar rapists from alimony
People convicted of spousal rape will no longer be able to collect alimony if a bill passed by the state Assembly becomes law.
Mar
14
Connecticut Alimony Reform Praises Bill to Update Alimony and Reduce Divorce Costs and Family Conflict
HARTFORD, CT– – Following a national trend toward updating alimony laws for the 21st century, a Connecticut advocacy organization endorses a new bill that would bring structure and predictability to alimony …
Mar
09
Alimony bill goes to House for full vote
PARKERSBURG – It's been tweaked, but a bill to deny alimony in cases where the spouse had a child as a result of an affair will be considered for passage Saturday in the West Virginia House of Delegate.
Feb
21
Alimony bill would allow judge to consider adultery, abuse
Alimony bill would allow judge to consider adultery, abuse Britny Mortensen The Salt Lake Tribune Published Feb 21, 2012 02:59PM MDT The House Judiciary Committee substituted a bill that defines fault when awarding alimony on a 6-2 vote, removing part of the bill that would give additional alimony to stay-at-home parents. Rep. Stephen Sandstrom, R-Orem, …
Jan
12
N.J. activists work to introduce bill eliminating lifetime alimony payments
New Jersey Alimony Reform pushes to eliminate permanent or lifetime alimony and restrict the wide discretion judges have in setting alimony payments
Dec
08
Members of Florida Alimony Reform Group Tell Their Personal Stories of Hardship and Unfair Treatment to Florida’s …
TALLAHASSEE, FL– – More than a dozen members of Florida Alimony Reform traveled from around the state to testify today in favor of a bill that would update Florida’s antiquated alimony laws. FAR members …
Nov
19
In new alimony bill, wealthy, cheating men could pay less
If a Brevard County legislator gets his way, Florida will completely overhaul its alimony laws. And some of the biggest winners could be wealthy men who cheat on their wives. The bill would forbid judges from considering adultery when determining alimony. More significantly, it would limit both the amount and length of time it is …
Oct
03
Governor signs alimony reform bill co-sponsored by Sen. Jehlen
Last Monday, Governor Patrick signed a bill that reforms the Commonwealth’s alimony system, Senator Patricia Jehlen announced.