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Understand how Connecticut courts weigh spousal support — types available, key factors, and a realistic estimate based on your situation.
Enter 0 if the lower-earning spouse is not working
Estimated monthly alimony
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Connecticut spousal support statute · Estimate only · not legal advice
Get a plain-English copy of this estimate, the numbers used, and a short checklist for what to review before relying on it.
Purely discretionary — no formula. Connecticut courts do not use a mathematical formula or explicit statutory guideline for calculating alimony. Instead, they consider various statutory factors. Key factors: Length of the marriage, causes for the annulment/dissolution/legal separation, age, health, station, occupation, amount and sources of income, earning capacity, vocational skills, education, employability, estate and needs of each of the parties, award (if any) made pursuant to section 46b-81, and desirability and feasibility of a custodial parent securing employment. Duration: Duration is discretionary. Time-limited alimony can be awarded for rehabilitative purposes (to obtain education, training, or skills for self-sufficiency) or until a future event occurs. Permanent alimony is payable in regular installments and generally modifiable unless otherwise specified. Lump-sum alimony is a final judgment and not modifiable.
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