Massachusetts S1236 aims to protect survivors of spousal abuse by denying alimony to abusive spouses.
Massachusetts S1236 amends existing laws to deny alimony to spouses convicted of abuse. The bill defines "abuse" and "abusive spouse" and mandates courts to terminate or deny alimony payments to abusive spouses. It applies to various types of alimony, including transitional, rehabilitative, and reimbursement alimony. The changes take effect upon passage.
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