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OR SB547

OR SB547
Relating to spousal support when one party has abused the other.


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Introduced
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/12/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/25/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

Permits court to consider evidence of abuse when determining amount of spousal support. Permits court to consider evidence of abuse when determining amount of spousal support. Provides that party's conviction for abuse of other party constitutes substantial change of circumstances for purposes of modification of spousal support judgment.

AI Summary

This bill permits the court to consider evidence of abuse when determining the amount of spousal support. It also provides that a party's conviction for abuse of the other party constitutes a substantial change of circumstances for the purposes of modifying a spousal support judgment. For spousal support orders or judgments entered or modified before the effective date of this bill, the amendments to the law constitute a substantial change of circumstances that was not contemplated at the time the order or judgment was entered or modified. The amendments apply to spousal support orders and judgments entered on or after the effective date of this bill.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/25/2023)

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