Bill > S1029

This bill aims to reform alimony laws in the Commonwealth. It makes several key changes: 1. It allows courts to deviate from the default alimony order in certain cases. 2. It prohibits courts from modifying alimony judgments where the parties have agreed in writing that the judgment is not modifiable, unless both parties consent. 3. It deems existing alimony judgments as "general term alimony" under the law, and allows for their modification if they exceed the durational limits or if the recipient is cohabiting or the payor has reached full retirement age. The bill outlines specific factors the court can consider in determining cohabitation. 4. It also prohibits modification of existing alimony judgments where the parties have agreed in writing that the judgment is not modifiable, without the consent of both parties. Overall, the bill seeks to provide more flexibility and clarity around alimony judgments in the Commonwealth.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1029