How support is calculated, modified, and enforced — from guidelines to college expenses.
Connecticut requires health insurance in all child support orders under C.G.S. § 46b-84. Learn medical support limits (5-7.5% of income) and cost-sharing rules.
Connecticut courts can order college tuition contributions up to $40,744/year (UConn cap) under CGS § 46b-56c. Learn the 6 factors courts consider for educational support.
Connecticut enforces unpaid child support through wage garnishment up to 65%, license suspension, jail up to 1 year, and 10% annual interest on arrears.
Connecticut child support modification requires proving a 15% deviation or substantial change. Filing fee: $180. File Form JD-FM-174. Updated for 2026.
Connecticut parents owing $2,500+ in child support face passport denial. Learn the 2026 federal enforcement rules, removal process (2-3 weeks), and legal options.
Connecticut alimony uses 12 discretionary factors under C.G.S. § 46b-82, while child support follows fixed guidelines up to $4,000/week net income. Learn key differences.
Connecticut courts typically split extracurricular activities pro rata by income percentage. Learn how sports fees and activity costs work outside basic child support in 2026.
Connecticut child support payments go through the State Disbursement Unit. Learn 5 payment methods, wage withholding rules, and online portal access.
Connecticut child support ranges from $229-$482+ weekly based on combined net income. Learn CT guidelines under § 46b-215a, calculation formulas, and modification rules.
Child support is not taxable in Connecticut. Learn 2026 federal and CT tax rules, IRS Form 8332, Child Tax Credit claims, and how divorce affects your taxes.
Child support in Connecticut ends at age 18, or 19 if still in high school. Courts can extend support to age 23 for college and age 26 for disabled children.
Calculate CT child support using the income shares model. Learn the $229/week baseline for one child at $1,000 combined income, deviation factors, and modification rules.