MA H1652

Bill

MA H1652

To repeal fault grounds for divorce

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to repeal fault grounds for divorce. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to repeal Section 1 of Chapter 208 of the General Laws, which means it would remove the existing legal grounds for divorce that are based on proving fault, such as adultery or abandonment. Currently, in many jurisdictions, a person seeking a divorce must demonstrate that their spouse committed a specific wrongdoing (a "fault ground") to be granted a divorce. By repealing these fault grounds, the bill aims to simplify the divorce process by allowing individuals to obtain a divorce without having to prove that their spouse was at fault, likely shifting towards a system where divorce can be granted based on irreconcilable differences or a period of separation.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Chris Walsh (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1652

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1652
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1652
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1652.pdf

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