Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
Hello
I heard that a new law was passed a couple of years ago regarding longterm marriages that end in divorce in Massachusetts. Supposedly if you were married for 20 yrs and you get divorced; if the ex-spouse becomes disabled at any time they can come back at you for money. Meaning if they can't work you would have to support them. Is this true? Thanks Kim
Asked on 10/10/10, 5:27 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Pransky
Law Office of Alan J. Pransky
It is not a new law. If a person becomes disabled and must rely on the government to survive then a former spouse may be ordered to support them instead of the State.
Answered on 10/15/10, 6:35 pm
I would caution that there are many factors involved here. An analysis of the type of situation you describe would have to be done for a very specific fact pattern.
Answered on 10/26/10, 7:06 am
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