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Brockton and Plymouth County Alimony Lawyer

Spousal Support Attorney

As a Brockton and Plymouth County alimony attorney with more than 20 years of experience, Andrew H. P. Norton stays current with the changing legal landscape. He can help you get the best results possible in your divorce settlement or decree. Alimony, often called spousal support, is one of the most important aspects of complex property division, especially in high net worth divorce cases.

Recent Changes to Alimony Law in Massachusetts ∙ Attorney Andrew H. P. Norton

Effective March 1, 2012, Massachusetts is embracing an entirely new set of laws regulating alimony and spousal support. Previously, Massachusetts had very minimal regulations and almost no specific guidelines. Divorcing parties never knew what to expect or what criteria a given judge would use to determine alimony.

The new changes revamp this legal scheme completely. Some of the most important changes include:

  • Time limits on alimony: Massachusetts never had a time limit on alimony in the past, but now, most alimony orders have an end date that is determined based on the length of the marriage and other factors. Time limits may also be based on the type of alimony being paid.
  • Distinguishing different type of alimony: Whereas previously there was only one kind of alimony, now the law distinguishes between general alimony, rehabilitative alimony, reimbursement alimony and transitional alimony.
  • Alimony formula: With the new law, Massachusetts Family Court Judges now will use a formula for determining the amount of alimony to be paid. For the time, Massachusetts has a formula with specific elements for determining the amount of alimony to be paid in each case.

"Due to the changes in Massachusetts alimony law, I imagine that many already divorced parties will contact me in order to get divorce decree modifications to reflect the new laws. If you are already divorced and paying alimony ad infinitum, contact me; I will to help you." ∙ Andrew H. P. Norton, Attorney at Law

Contact Massachusetts Spousal Support Lawyer ∙ 508-322-7032

Contact Andrew H. P. Norton for a free consultation. Call 508-322-7032 in Brockton, 508-746-2444 in Plymouth, or contact the firm online.