Grounds for Divorce and Fault in Connecticut
Grounds for Divorce and Fault in Connecticut
In order to obtain a divorce in Connecticut, fault does not have to be proven. All that a court has to be convinced of is that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. An irretrievable break down is referred to as a “no-fault” divorce. Fault can, and often is, considered by the court when determining the financial distribution between the parties ie: alimony and assets. Fault usually affects a court’s award when the fault is significant and caused the breakdown of the marriage and the diminution of marital assets. Today, fault is considerably less of a focus for the courts. Rather, judges are much more interested in the welfare of the children of a marriage and ensuring that the finances of the parties are fairly and equitably distributed.
