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LD 2142·ME·senate

An Act To Establish Guidance For Awarding General Spousal Support

Signed into LawFiled Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: Anne CARNEY
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Signed by Governor

Mar 19, 2026

Summary

The bill creates a statutory framework that defines spousal support income, outlines types of support (general, transitional, reimbursement, nominal, interim), and establishes presumptions about entitlement, amount, and duration of general support. It applies to divorcing spouses and gives judges clear formulas and rebuttal rules to ensure equitable outcomes. The law aims to make support awards more predictable and fair.

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