Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut

I live in connecticut I paid alimony to my ex wife, then once she became engaged and bought a home with her fianc� the alimony was reduced to one dollar, she has now been laid off but still is basically supported by her fianc� can she try to get alimony increased


Asked on 4/12/14, 5:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Heffernan Heffernan Legal Group, LLP

She can try, but (assuming this was a Connecticut divorce) there's a statute which says support supplied by someone with whom she is living is considered in a modification hearing. My guess is she'll have a tough row to hoe in seeking an increase.

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Answered on 4/13/14, 12:19 pm


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