Connecticut is an equitable distribution state. The court divides marital property fairly based on statutory factors under CGS § 46b-81. See how your assets may be divided.
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Connecticut is an equitable distribution state, meaning the court divides marital property in a way that is fair but not necessarily equal. Under CGS § 46b-81, the judge has discretion to consider multiple factors when determining an appropriate division.
While a 50/50 split is common starting point, the court may award a disproportionate share to one spouse based on factors such as the length of the marriage, each party's economic circumstances, contributions to the marriage (including homemaking), and the needs of any children.
Only marital property is subject to division. Separate property — typically assets owned before the marriage, gifts, and inheritances — is generally excluded from the marital estate, though the rules for commingling and transmutation vary.
Primary statute: CGS § 46b-81
NO automatic exclusion. Connecticut is an "all property" / "kitchen sink" state — court can assign ALL property of either spouse regardless of when or how acquired, including premarital, inherited, and gifted property. Property origin is a FACTOR but does NOT create exclusion. Krafick v. Krafick (1995) confirmed this approach.
The classification of property as separate or marital is often the most contested issue in divorce proceedings. Commingling of separate and marital funds can transform the character of an asset, making it partially or entirely subject to division. Proper tracing documentation is essential to protect separate property claims.
Length of the marriage
Causes for the dissolution (FAULT)
Age, health, station, occupation, and amount and sources of income
Earning capacity of each party
Vocational skills and employability
Estate and needs of each party
Opportunity for future acquisition of capital assets and income
Contribution of each party to the acquisition, preservation, or appreciation of assets (including homemaker)
"All property" state: NO separate property protection — similar to Massachusetts and Indiana.
FAULT IS A FACTOR: "causes for the dissolution" is a statutory property factor.
Krafick v. Krafick (1995) confirmed the all-property reach.
Broad judicial discretion with 8 statutory factors.
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Connecticut is a equitable distribution state. No 50/50 presumption — "all property" equitable distribution with broad judicial discretion. The primary statute governing property division is CGS § 46b-81. The court considers multiple statutory factors to determine a fair (but not necessarily equal) division of marital property.
NO automatic exclusion. Connecticut is an "all property" / "kitchen sink" state — court can assign ALL property of either spouse regardless of when or how acquired, including premarital, inherited, and gifted property. Property origin is a FACTOR but does NOT create exclusion. Krafick v. Krafick (1995) confirmed this approach.
No. Connecticut is an equitable distribution state, which means the court divides marital property fairly but not necessarily equally. The judge considers multiple statutory factors to determine what is equitable in each case.
Connecticut has several unique features: "All property" state: NO separate property protection — similar to Massachusetts and Indiana. FAULT IS A FACTOR: "causes for the dissolution" is a statutory property factor.
Get a personalized property division analysis based on Connecticut's equitable distribution laws.
Start My Free ConnecticutEstimate →This tool provides educational estimates based on Connecticut equitable distribution law and does not constitute legal advice. Property division calculations are estimates and actual court outcomes may vary. Consult a licensed Connecticut family law attorney before making decisions. Primary statute: CGS § 46b-81.