Connecticut Divorce and Family Law

Prenuptial Agreements in Connecticut

Overview of Prenuptial Agreements A prenuptial agreement (also known as “premarital” or “antenuptial”) is a legally binding contract between two people that are planning to get married.

Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Connecticut

Alimony is money one spouse pays to the other for support during divorce proceedings and/or for some time following a final divorce. The concept of alimony developed at a time when traditional marriages were the norm; a wife took care of the household and a husband supported the family financially.

Uncontested Divorce in Connecticut

Couples looking for an amicable divorce that is over much quicker than a contested divorce may want to consider an uncontested divorce. Most states offer certain couples (couples that can agree on the terms of their divorce) the option of getting an uncontested divorce, which is a faster divorce process that saves time, money and paperwork.

The Basics of Annulment in Connecticut

Overview of Annulment Annulment is a frequently misunderstood legal concept, because popular culture and religion have presented differing and often inaccurate views of what an annulment is in terms of family law. This article focuses on "civil annulments" not "religious annulments," which can only be

Remarriage and Alimony in Illinois

Learn whether remarriage or cohabitation will terminate alimony.

Remarriage and Alimony in Connecticut

When a couple divorces in Connecticut, the court may order the spouse in a better financial position to pay the other spouse “alimony,” or payments of financial support. Often, however, the spouse making payments (the “paying spouse”) will want those alimony payments to end if the other spouse (the “supported spouse”) gets remarried or begins living with a new partner.

No-Fault Divorce in Connecticut

Connecticut is known as a no-fault divorce state. In fact, almost all of the states in this country now have provisions for no-fault divorce.

Imputing Income for Child Support in Connecticut

In Connecticut, both parents are legally responsible for the financial support of their children, whether they're married to one another or not. Parents’ incomes are a key factor in figuring out how much support is owed. Unfortunately, some parents intentionally reduce their income in order to avoid

How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Connecticut

How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Connecticut Domestic violence is a serious issue that can impact many aspects of your life, including who should have custody of your child. This article discusses how domestic violence affects child custody decisions in Connecticut.

How Do I File for Divorce in Connecticut?

Learn more about the steps you'll need to take to start the divorce process in Connecticut.

Connecticut Divorce: Dividing Property

One of the challenges divorcing couples must face is dividing their marital property and assigning marital debts. Connecticut law requires the division of property in divorce to be equitable, meaning that it must be fair but not necessarily equal.

Connecticut Divorce FAQs

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about getting a divorce in Connecticut: