Connecticut Divorce Information


Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes

Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," and not necessarily 50/50. Marital fault can be considered when dividing property in Connecticut.

What Property is Divided?

"Kitchen sink" state. All property owned by either spouse, no matter when or how acquired, is considered marital property and subject to division in a divorce.

Alimony

At the court's discretion. Marital fault can be considered. Terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage.

Child Support

Income shares method, which means the income of both parents is considered. Emancipation is age 18, unless still in high school, in which case it is after high school or age 19, whichever comes first. Court may order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator.

Child Support Enforcement

The Connecticut child support enforcement agency can be found at:

http://www.ct.gov/dss/cwp/view.asp?a=2353&q=305182

Divorce Related Statutes For Connecticut

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2005/pub/Title46b.htm

Other Resources

The Divorce Financial Survival Series