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H 2039·MA·house

An Act relative to judgment for alimony

FailedFiled Feb 27, 2025
Sponsor: Dave Vieira (R)
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Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Mar 26, 2026

Summary

The bill amends Massachusetts law so that courts must issue alimony judgments within one year of filing, replacing the previous language that allowed judgments at any time. It affects divorcing spouses and the family courts that handle alimony cases. The change is intended to create a clearer, more predictable timeline for support orders.

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