According to recent alimony law in Massachusetts, people married between 15 and 20 years have a maximum pay period of 80% of marriage. My boyfriend was married 15+ years. The court is suggesting people in that category file for dismissal 9-1-15. By that date, he will have paid longer than 80% of marriage. What are his options?
Answer
If there is some other "material change in circumstance," (incomes significantly different, health issue, cohabitation, etc) he can go in earlier to ask for alimony reduction or termination. But the dates in the statute for modifications based on only on term limits are usually adhered to.
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