Establishes a special commission to study alimony and recommend improvements.
The bill establishes a special commission to study the alimony system in Massachusetts. The commission will review statewide trends in alimony awards, the formula used for determining alimony, and the economic implications of alimony on families. It will also compare Massachusetts alimony laws with those in other states, analyze the interplay between alimony and child support, and examine court enforcement of alimony. The commission will submit a report with recommendations to the joint committee on the judiciary and the clerks of the house of representatives and senate by December 31, 2026.
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