Family Law Attorneys Counsel Families in Wilton, Connecticut

Connecticut Divorce Law Firm Guides You through the Divorce Process

If you are facing divorce in Wilton, Connecticut, you probably have numerous questions about the process, including alimony. The experienced attorneys at Mark M. Kratter can answer your questions and help determine whether alimony is appropriate in your case.

Alimony Basics

In Connecticut, alimony is available to either party but neither party is absolutely entitled to receive it. To award alimony, a court must find that one spouse has financial need and the other has the ability to pay.

The purpose of awarding alimony is not to punish a spouse but rather is based primarily on a spouse's continuing duty to support. Factors that the court will considering when awarding alimony include:

• The length of the marriage
• The age and health of each spouse
• Each spouse's station in life and occupation
• The amount and sources of each spouse's income
• The earning capacity of each spouse, as well as their education, employability, and needs
• The nature of the property awarded to each party by the court

Types of Alimony

There are several types of alimony available to spouses in Connecticut, including:

• Alimony pendent lite, or temporary support during divorce proceedings
• Rehabilitative alimony, or transitional support awarded to one of the spouses during a period of education or training that is necessary to achieve self-sufficiency or make up for the time that the spouse was out of the workforce.
• Lifetime alimony, generally reserved for spouses who are unlikely to find adequate employment in the future due to their age or health issues.

Getting Divorced in Wilton, CT

If you are going through a divorce in Wilton, Connecticut and interested in pursuing alimony, the attorneys at Mark M. Kratter, LLC are prepared to examine your unique situation, offer sound legal advice, and help you obtain the best result possible. Contact our firm online or call 203-678-8135 to set up an appointment – your initial phone consultation will be free.