How courts divide the house, retirement accounts, businesses, debts, and everything you own.
Connecticut courts treat engagement rings as conditional gifts. After marriage, the ring typically stays with the recipient, but CT's all-property system can include it in equitable distribution.
Connecticut divides ALL gifts in divorce under CGS § 46b-81. Learn how wedding gifts, engagement rings, and spousal gifts are treated. Filing fee: $360.
Connecticut divides ALL property equitably under CGS § 46b-81. Learn the 12+ factors courts use, average timelines, and how to protect assets in 2026.
Connecticut divorce courts divide homes using 12 statutory factors under § 46b-81. Learn buyout options, equity splits, and how judges award marital residences.
Connecticut courts divide cars using equitable distribution under CGS § 46b-81. Filing fee: $360. Learn how vehicles, auto loans, and titles are handled in 2026.
Connecticut treats pets as property in divorce under C.G.S. § 46b-81. Learn how courts decide pet custody, what factors judges weigh, and how to protect your rights.
Connecticut divides all bank accounts equitably under C.G.S. § 46b-81. Learn about automatic orders, 24-month disclosure rules, and how to protect your finances.