Estimate Alimony Under Connecticut Statutes — Based on CGS § 46b-82 & Recent Case Law
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Landmark 2026 ruling: Post-separation increases in a spouse's income are relevant and may be considered by the court when determining alimony. The court held that income at the time of trial, not merely at separation, reflects true earning capacity. Additionally, temporary alimony can be awarded retroactively to the filing date when a motion was pending.
Emphasized that ambiguous alimony terms in separation agreements require examination of extrinsic evidence. Courts will enforce the parties' original intent and not rewrite clear agreements.
Fault can be considered when it has economic consequences. Marital misconduct affecting economic circumstances is relevant under CGS § 46b-82.
Cohabitation may be grounds for modification or termination of alimony if it alters the recipient's financial needs.
Upon a showing of a "substantial change in circumstances" (CGS § 46b-86).
No. Connecticut has no alimony formula. Judges use the 20+ factors in CGS § 46b-82. This calculator provides estimates based on case law patterns.
The Appellate Court clarified that post-separation income increases can be considered in alimony calculations. Additionally, temporary support may be awarded retroactively to the filing date. This means even if income rose after separation, the court can base alimony on the higher, current income.
Source: R.D. v. G.D., AC 46789 (2026), interpreting CGS § 46b-82
Alimony may be reduced/terminated if cohabitation changes financial needs. Payor must file a motion. Remarriage automatically terminates alimony.
For agreements after Dec 31, 2018: No – not deductible for payor, not taxable for recipient.