Connecticut law gives the court the authority to award temporary alimony. The court can award this support to either spouse when there is a pending divorce, separation, or annulment, action. But what is...
A common worry for people getting divorced is: “What happens if my ex-spouse doesn’t follow the divorce court’s order?” Or, in other words, how do you enforce a divorce court...
Among the decisions that get made in a divorce, sometimes spouses forget about life insurance. In the midst of resolving custody and parenting, alimony, child support, and property division, prioritizing life insurance sometimes falls by...
The interplay between alimony and child support in Connecticut divorces can be confusing. Read on to learn more. Purpose of Alimony vs. Child Support Child support stems from parents’ duty to support their minor children, whereas...
To answer the question, “Can I get alimony after a divorce is final?” you first need to explore the court’s order in your divorce. Read on to learn more. Alimony in the Initial Court...
Many people wonder how Social Security payments work in divorces when it comes to alimony and child support. Read on to learn more about child support and alimony. Is Social Security Income Considered When Determining...
What factors are considered when determining alimony in a Connecticut divorce? Read on to learn more. Connecticut Alimony Law The Connecticut alimony statute lists the factors to be considered by the court...
When spouses divorce in Connecticut, the court may order one spouse to pay alimony to the other spouse. But what happens in the case of the alimony recipient’s remarriage or cohabitation with a...
Many people, including this gentleman, wonder about how alimony (also referred to as “spousal support”) works in Connecticut when they are in the initial stages of deciding to divorce or divorcing. Unlike in some other states,...
Many people, including this gentleman, wonder about how alimony (also referred to as "spousal support") works in Connecticut when they are in the initial stages of deciding to divorce or divorcing. Unlike in...