An Act reforming alimony in the Commonwealth

This bill (SD 1983) modifies alimony rules for existing court orders issued before March 1, 2012, directly affecting current alimony recipients and payors. It prohibits courts from modifying alimony without both parties' consent if they previously agreed in writing that the alimony "survives" or is "not modifiable." The bill also establishes that cohabitation by the recipient spouse (living together with another person in a shared residence for 3+ months) is a material change justifying modification, with courts considering factors like economic interdependence or community perception. Additionally, it allows payors to seek modification upon reaching full retirement age, though courts may extend alimony for "good cause" with written findings.