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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the grounds and time requirements for divorce. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes changes to the grounds and time requirements for divorce in Massachusetts. It amends the state's general laws to allow for divorce based on an "irretrievable breakdown of the marriage" and removes the requirement for a "finding that the plaintiff is living apart from the defendant for justifiable cause" for certain divorce proceedings. The bill also repeals several sections of the existing divorce laws, including the provisions for a two-year separation period before filing for divorce.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1535 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1535.pdf |
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