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Alimony Child Support in Connecticut

In Connecticut, child support and alimony are governed by separate statutes and calculated using distinct rules. Child support follows the Connecticut Child Support Guidelines, which apply a percentage-based formula to the non-custodial parent’s net income, with adjustments for factors like parenting time and other dependents. Alimony under § 46b-82 is determined by a court considering statutory factors, not a fixed formula. The official source for the child support guidelines includes a 10% adjustment provision for certain circumstances, such as shared physical custody or low-income obligors. The worked example below demonstrates how the guidelines apply to a sample income scenario. To estimate your own potential obligations or awards, use the DocketMath calculator, which incorporates the specific rules from the official source.

Governing authority

In Connecticut, the alimony child support rule is set by Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-84 (child); § 46b-82 (alimony); Conn. Child Support Guidelines (2015). The verified packet cites Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-84 (child); § 46b-82 (alimony); Conn. Child Support Guidelines (2015) (https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/FM208/Guidelines.pdf).

Connecticut alimony child support: the verified value is 10% under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-84 (child); § 46b-82 (alimony); Conn. Child Support Guidelines (2015). The verified packet cites Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-84 (child); § 46b-82 (alimony); Conn. Child Support Guidelines (2015) (https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/FM208/Guidelines.pdf).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the alimony child support calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.