Alimony vs. Child Support in Connecticut: What's the Difference? (2026 Guide)
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.
Types of alimony, duration, modification, tax implications, and how courts determine amounts.
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.
Yes, men can get alimony in Connecticut. CGS § 46b-82 is gender-neutral. Only 3% of recipients are men nationally, but CT courts award based on need, not gender.
Connecticut pendente lite alimony under C.G.S. § 46b-83: filing fees $360, 90-day wait, 12-month residency, award timelines, and 2026 procedures.
Connecticut alimony has no statutory duration cap. Courts set terms case-by-case under § 46b-82. Learn typical timelines, termination triggers, and modification rules.
Use our Connecticut alimony calculator to estimate spousal support. Courts apply 12 statutory factors under CGS § 46b-82 with no fixed formula. $360 filing fee.