June 2009 Headlines
Till Death Do Us Pay
Published in Boston Magazine
An article about crushing alimony awards in Massachusetts, and the affect they have on families. Alimony in Massachusetts is to allow the recipient to enjoy the same lifestyle as she had during the marriage, even if she has skills, but does not want to work. However, it does not give the payer the same right to maintain his financial stability, and alimony often drives payers into financial ruin or bankruptcy. Court's reaction - Shrug. Pay or go to jail.
The article also exposes Massachusetts State Senator Cynthia Stone Creem, co-chair of the senate judiciary committee, who vows to kill any alimony reform. She happens to be a practicing divorce lawyer, so she benefits from the law by getting her clients the goodies that her own committee oversees.
All hail, Massachusetts corruption, thievery, and greed.