This bill amends current law regarding the enforcement of alimony orders and waivers of alimony. It introduces new provisions that require orders for the payment of past due alimony to be enforced as stated unless modified by an agreement between the parties or by statute. Additionally, it establishes that waivers of alimony will be upheld unless they are proven invalid based on specific criteria, including coercion, fraud, or significant changes in circumstances since the waiver was made.

The bill inserts two new paragraphs into RSA 458:19-a, specifically paragraphs VII and VIII. Paragraph VII mandates the enforcement of past due alimony payments according to their terms, while paragraph VIII ensures that any agreements waiving alimony rights are valid unless proven otherwise. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 458:19-a
As Amended by the Senate: 458:19-a
HB1228 text: 458:19-a