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House approves amendment and passes alimony changes after brief debate
Summary
Rep. Stratton sponsored HB 128 to clarify how courts consider a spouse's lack of recent occupational qualifications when imputing income; Representative Nelson offered a short amendment that the sponsor accepted; the bill passed the House 68–6 and will be transmitted to the Senate.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah House amended and passed House Bill 128 on Feb. 11, a measure aimed at clarifying how courts consider a spouse’s work experience and recent occupational qualifications when awarding alimony.
Representative Stratton, the bill sponsor, described HB 128 as a narrow measure that recognizes courts should account for a spouse who has been primarily caring for children and whose workplace experience and recent…
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