Alimony in Connecticut
State-specific overview · Family Law
Connecticut awards alimony based on statutory factors and typically terminates upon the payor's retirement age or the recipient's remarriage.
How Connecticut treats Alimony
Connecticut courts determine alimony by weighing factors including length of marriage, age, health, earning capacity, and standard of living. The state does not use rigid formulas but instead applies judicial discretion within statutory guidelines. Alimony generally terminates when the recipient remarries or cohabits with another person in a marriage-like relationship, or when the payor reaches full retirement age.
The general definition of Alimony
Court-ordered payments from one spouse to another after divorce or separation.
Alimony is money that a court requires one spouse to pay to the other after they divorce or legally separate. It's designed to help the lower-earning spouse maintain a similar standard of living they had during the marriage. The amount and duration depend on factors like how long the marriage lasted, each person's income and earning ability, and their age and health. Alimony is different from child support, which is specifically for children's needs.
Read the full Alimony entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Connecticut.