Some States Address Long-Term Alimony
Although no two alimony cases are alike, there are instances in which a judge will grant payments that last until one spouse passes away. Since this can pose a serious financial burden to the person making payments, some states are taking steps to limit alimony payments.
The Massachusetts Senate met last week and approved a new bill that will change the terms of unlimited support payments in the state. Massachusetts now joins other states like Pennsylvania, Texas and Rhode Island that are taking measures to limit alimony payments in certain circumstances. While each state's laws are different, these states are looking at the length of marriage, age of the divorced individuals and income to determine the amount and length of time for alimony payments.
Another state, Florida, just passed a similar law. If the individual that is asking for alimony has a net income greater than his/her spouse, alimony may be denied. Should you plan to seek spousal support in Florida, you'll want to know how this new law will impact your case. The best way to become informed is by speaking with a Jacksonville family lawyer from our firm.
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