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This bill establishes new standards for legal proceedings related to marital property settlements and divorce decrees, specifically focusing on motions or petitions for contempt or enforcement. The legislation provides a legal mechanism that allows a respondent (the person against whom a legal action is filed) to challenge the validity of specific terms in a property settlement or divorce decree. By enabling this option for respondents to contest settlement terms, the bill aims to provide additional procedural protections in divorce-related legal actions. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and according to the fiscal note, it is not expected to require additional funding or create new government positions. The Judicial Branch anticipates that implementing these new standards might result in minimal additional costs between $10,000 and $100,000, primarily due to potential increases in litigation and additional work for judges and court staff. This proposed legislation represents a procedural refinement in how marital property settlements and divorce decrees can be challenged and enforced.

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