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Real alimony reform is still needed

I'm glad that alimony-reform discussions are moving forward, but to have the state Supreme Court's Family Division Oversight Committee be in charge with no one from the reform side having input is disturbing at best and downright corrupt at worst.

They are the reason reform is needed since there is no evidence of Family Court oversight at this point in time.

Hopefully, this committee will come back with a proposal for meaningful and positive reform.

Permanent alimony is the equivalent of slavery.

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Bad alimony law

Alimony reform is much needed. Vermont needs it more than any other state, considering the ex-spouse is allowed to get remarried and still receive the alimony. That is abhorrent. Bad law is allowing too many people to take advantage.

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