The new law, signed by Gov. Deval Patrick, sharply curbs lifetime alimony payments in divorce cases and adds specific guidelines for determining the length of alimony.
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Sep
27
Patrick Signs Sweeping Overhaul Of Alimony Laws
The new law establishes guidelines for alimony payments and limits their duration, virtually ending so-called “lifetime alimony” payments ordered by some judges in divorce cases.
Sep
19
Reversal of lifetime alimony will shape divorce awards
In a highly anticipated opinion that will shape how money is allocated in divorce cases across the state, the Tennessee Supreme Court overturned the awarding of $15,000 a year in alimony — until death or remarriage — to a Sumner County woman earning $72,000 a year.
Jul
20
House bill revises alimony system
A bill aimed at reforming the state’s alimony system was unanimously approved Wednesday by the Massachusetts House of Representatives. The bill would establish guidelines for alimony payments, and limit the duration of payments, ending so-called “lifetime alimony” payments ordered by some judges in divorce cases.
Jul
05
State Supreme Court ruling could yield increased alimony awards
Lawsuit decision could allow awarding of major alimony in divorce cases, even for spouses earning comfortable salaries on their own More