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AR HB1792

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jimmie Gazaway

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Expands grounds for modifying alimony orders to include: recipient's financial need reduced due to child reaching age of majority, recipient's financial situation considerably improved, recipient's standard of living exceeding marriage-era levels, payor's ability to pay significantly decreased due to disability/illness/job loss, and payor's retirement at age 65 or older.

  • Requires evidence of disability-related inability to work be supported by medical professional documentation.

  • Caps alimony duration at no more than 50% of the marriage's length for all alimony orders entered on or after July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning What May Constitute A Significant And Material Change In Circumstances For Review Or Modification Of An Order For Alimony; And To Limit The Duration Of An Award Of Alimony.

Last Action

Died in the House at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/29/2023

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