Spousal support formula from FLAC draws strong backing and sharp critiques
LD 2142 would add a rebuttable presumptive calculation for general spousal support; FLAC and legal-aid advocates said guidelines would improve predictability for self-represented litigants, while many family-law attorneys warned the proposed presumptions and formula ignore tax consequences and could spur litigation.
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The Family Law Advisory Commission presented LD 2142, a proposal to establish guidance and a rebuttable, presumptive calculation for awarding general spousal support. Proponents said the change is intended to increase fairness and predictability and to help self-represented litigants who currently struggle to obtain spousal support.
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