An Act To Establish Spousal Support Guidelines

CONCEPT DRAFT SUMMARY

This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.

This bill proposes to establish guidelines for the calculation of spousal support. The guidelines would allow the court to exercise discretion in setting aside the guidelines in exceptional circumstances or to take into account unique facts. The intent of the legislation is to assist litigants and practitioners in arriving at a fair, equitable spousal support figure based upon both parties' gross and net income, child support and tax situation.