MA H3778

Bill

Including history of abuse for consideration of alimony

Introduced
06/15/2017

In Committee
06/21/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the calculation of alimony. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Massachusetts law on alimony by requiring courts to consider any documented history of abuse, as defined in the state's domestic violence laws, between the parties or perpetrated by either party against the other party's child. This includes consideration of emotional distress resulting from abuse and any history of abuse against the supporting party by the supported party. The bill also lists other factors the court must consider when determining the appropriate form, amount, and duration of alimony, such as the duration of the marriage, the parties' ages and health, their incomes and employability, their economic and non-economic contributions to the marriage, and the marital lifestyle.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

David Nangle (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3778

(9 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3778
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3778.pdf

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H1135	Supporting school-based substance use prevention through evidenced-based positive social norms marketing	Accompanied a study order, see H4625	Similar To
H2267	Relative to the mandated reporter law	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
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H2393	Relative to substance abuse accountable care organizations	Accompanied a study order, see H4557	Similar To
H2845	Relative to substance abuse education in public schools	Accompanied a study order, see H4678	Similar To
H345	Relative to establishing multi-disciplinary teams with district attorneys to investigate elder abuse	No further action taken	Similar To
H4874	Judiciary Study Order	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S2061	Establishing a Special Senate committee on addiction prevention, treatment and recovery	Placed on file	Similar To
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