Serious Changes with Alimony Reform Act of 2011

If it is passed the Alimony Reform Act of 2011 could mean serious changes across the state. It would give judges more control of allotting alimony by letting them retain some discretion in the process.

One of the changes that would come as a result of this act is that alimony will be stopped when the paying spouse declares retirement. 

The length of the marriage in question will play a large part in determining the length of alimony. For marriages under five years alimony will only be paid for no more than half of the total months of the marriage; for marriages ranging from five to ten years, the alimony will be for 60 percent of that time; and for marriages between ten and fifteen years alimony would be for 75 percent of that time. 

Alimony can also be stopped if the person receiving money maintains a household with another person for a minimum period of three months. 

If you are in need of alimony and are going through a divorce, speak with a family lawyer who can help you.