BOSTON — Sweeping changes in alimony rules are taking hold in Massachusetts. A law approved by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Deval Patrick last fall became effective on Thursday.
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Dec
08
Bill in Florida Legislature proposes to end permanent alimony
Bill in Florida Legislature proposes to end permanent alimony
Jun
01
Legislature updates archaic alimony law
Congratulations to Rep. Debbie Mayfield, R-Vero Beach, for the unanimous approval of HB 1111 regarding alimony reform. Alimony is a controversial area of the law because of the lack of a convincing legal theory as to why a former spouse should continue to be supported after the marriage has ended. The fairness of permanent alimony …
Jun
01
Mass. May End Lifetime Alimony
The Massachusetts Legislature is considering a bill to reform what critics call an antiquated law that allow judges to grant so-called “lifetime alimony.”