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2016 SESSION
HB 42 Spousal support awards; limit duration.
Introduced by: Mark L. Cole (by request) | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Spousal support awards; limit duration. Creates a rebuttable presumption that no spousal support award shall exceed the length of time between the date of marriage and the date of separation, unless otherwise provided by contract or stipulation or unless the court determines otherwise.
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HISTORY
- 11/23/15 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16100670D
- 11/23/15 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/14/16 House: Assigned Courts sub: Civil Law
- 02/01/16 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/16/16 House: Left in Courts of Justice