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MA H1359

MA H1359
Amending spousal support payments


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to amending spousal support payments by wage assignment and account garnishment. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend existing laws regarding spousal support payments, specifically by allowing courts to order that future payments be made through wage assignment, account garnishment, or other methods managed by the department of revenue. This can happen after a court hearing, either initiated by the court itself, when a support order is first established or changed, or if someone is found in contempt of court for failing to make spousal support payments. The court can only implement these payment methods if it determines it is reasonably necessary to ensure that spousal support is paid on time and consistently.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4624 (on 09/22/2016)

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