MO HB2227

Establishes a 120-month maximum limit on court-ordered maintenance (alimony) in dissolution of marriage cases, with limited exceptions for pre-existing orders.

For existing maintenance orders entered before August 28, 2014, that have been in effect for less than 96 months, the total maintenance period cannot exceed 120 months from the original order date.

For existing maintenance orders entered before August 28, 2014, that have been in effect for 96 months or more, continued maintenance cannot exceed 24 months from the date a modification or termination motion is filed.

Requires courts to state whether maintenance orders are modifiable or nonmodifiable and allows modification of orders with termination dates based on substantial and continuing changes in circumstances.

Maintains current standards for awarding maintenance, requiring the spouse seeking it to lack sufficient property and be unable to support themselves through employment or be a child custodian appropriately remaining outside the workforce.