Pitfalls of the new Massachusetts alimony law: Recomputation and alimony fixed as child support

March 1, 2012 was the effective date of the Act Reforming Alimony in the Commonwealth. The provisions are contained in Sections 48 through 55 of Chapter 208 of the General Laws of Massachusetts. Four different types of alimony are identified under the new law: General Term Alimony, which may be terminated based on durational limitations [...]