Relates to automatic orders in matrimonial actions
This bill requires that in divorce cases starting after its effective date, plaintiffs must serve automatic orders with the initial court papers. These orders take effect immediately for both parties (plaintiff upon filing, defendant upon receiving the papers) and remain in place until the divorce is finalized or the case ends. The key new provision mandates that if either spouse learns of a tax lien, home foreclosure, bankruptcy filing, or related legal action affecting their shared assets, they must notify the other spouse in writing within 10 days. The automatic orders apply to all such cases until a final divorce judgment is entered or the case is dismissed.
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in committee
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Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 28, 2025
Last action Jun 11, 2025
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Jun 9, 2025
Committee
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May 28, 2025
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REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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P
Lea Webb
DDemocratic/Working Families
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