H2039

Relative to judgment for alimony

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2039 amends the statute to limit alimony judgments to within one year.

Massachusetts H2039 modifies the law to restrict the timeframe for alimony judgments to within one year. This bill amends Section 34 of chapter 208 of the General Laws, changing the current allowance for judgments "at any time" to "within 1 year." This change aims to provide a more defined period for alimony judgments, potentially affecting the timing and process of such legal decisions.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 22, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 14, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 14, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order