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.
Tag Archive: reform
Feb
07
Alimony reform act to take effect soon
It's being called one of the biggest reforms to alimony law in the state.
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
Jan
05
Anderson Cooper Features Florida Alimony Payers and Director of Florida’s Leading Reform Group
NEW YORK — The alimony reform movement that’s sweeping the country will get a huge boost Monday, January 9, when Anderson Cooper’s daytime show, ANDERSON, highlights alimony problems in Florida and across …
Oct
05
Alimony reform in Mass. ends pay until death
Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a sweeping reform of Massachusetts’ alimony system that activists are praising as bringing rational criteria to a hodgepodge system and for ending “alimony-until-death” payments. Once the alimony law goes into effect March 1, divorcing couples will see their alimony payments established based on numerous factors, …
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.
Sep
27
Alimony reform in Massachusetts ends pay until death
Gov. Deval Patrick has signed a sweeping reform of Massachusetts’ alimony system that activists are praising as bringing rational criteria to a hodgepodge system and for ending “alimony-until-death” payments. Once the alimony law goes into effect March 1, divorcing couples will see their alimony payments established based on numerous factors, …
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.
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
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.