The duration of alimony will be capped and judges will have more flexibility on approving payments under a bill that Governor Deval Patrick is expected to sign today.
Tag Archive: duration
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.
Aug
21
Rep. Lewis supports alimony reform
State Rep. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives recently in passing important alimony reforms that will address many longstanding issues. For the first time, this legislation will lay out specific guidelines for determining the form, amount and duration of alimony payments.
Aug
09
In Many States, Alimony Reform Has Gone Too Far
Over the past few years, an alimony reform movement, of sorts, has taken shape across the nation, and now many consider “lifetime alimony” a thing of the past — a relic from the days when very few wives worked outside the home. Indeed, most states already have revised their alimony laws, setting limits on the …
Jul
31
Alimony reform passes in Massachusetts House
State Rep. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in passing important alimony reforms that will address many longstanding issues. For the first time, this legislation will lay out specific guidelines for determining the form, amount and duration of alimony payments.
Jul
28
House Passes Alimony Reform Legislation
State Representative Jen Benson today joined her colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in unanimously passing legislation to reform guidelines for determining the form, amount and duration of alimony payments.
Jul
22
Alimony reform bill goes forward
Alimony reform in Massachusetts took a major step forward yesterday as the House unanimously approved a bill that would lay out for the first time in state law specific guidelines on the levels and duration of payments to former spouses.
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
13
In Many States, Alimony Reform Has Gone Too Far
Over the past few years, an alimony reform movement, of sorts, has taken shape across the nation, and now many consider “lifetime alimony” a thing of the past — a relic from the days when very few wives worked outside the home. Indeed, most states already have revised their alimony laws, setting limits on the …